Event Brief
UPDATED Aug 15, 2026 at 9:08 PM ET
Aug 14, 2026 at 3:03 AM ET
Bessent says US will squeeze Iran with economic pressure
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the US is preparing unprecedented economic pressure on Iran.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Says the US is preparing to squeeze Iran with unprecedented economic pressure
WHEN: Reported Aug 15, 2026 at 9:30 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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