Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
US to announce economic isolation measures against Iran
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures targeting Iran.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Said the US will soon announce unprecedented economic measures against Iran
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 10:50 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To intensify efforts to force Tehran’s capitulation after almost six months of war.
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