US Treasury chief Scott Bessent said the United States will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran. He suggested the move would reduce the need for new major military operations.
WHO:Scott Bessent, US Treasury chief
WHAT:Said the US will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran and suggested it would lessen the need for new major military operations
WHEN:Aug 21, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Bessent was announcing the US plan to impose tougher sanctions on Iran.
