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Bessent Says US Is ‘Suffocating’ Iran With Oil Pressure
Filed: May 03, 2026 at 12:03 PM ET
Summary: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US is applying economic and financial pressure on Iran through its oil industry.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent said the US is pressuring Iran economically and financially via the oil industry.
WHEN: May 03, 2026 at 11:21 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: No specific cause was reported.
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