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UPDATED Aug 29, 2026 at 3:08 AM ET
Aug 20, 2026 at 3:09 PM ET

Bessent vows to target Iran’s economic partners

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. will ramp up pressure on Iran by targeting its economic partners. The remarks echo a warning by former President George W. Bush to U.S. allies after Sept. 11 about the risks of blowback.
WHO: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent
WHAT: Bessent vowed to increase pressure on Iran by targeting its economic partners.
WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 6:38 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: Cause not yet established.
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