Event Brief
Aug 14, 2026 at 4:03 PM ET
U.S. says it will use new economic tactics on Iran
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Bessent says the U.S. will combine economic isolation with continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Says the U.S. will use economic isolation and a continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz against Iran
WHEN: Reported Aug 13, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To apply economic isolation and maintain a blockade in response to Iran.
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