Treasury Secretary Bessent said he will announce Iran sanctions on CNBC, describing them as the “toughest” in history. The remarks came as Tehran dismissed a threat of “economic warfare.”
WHO:Treasury Secretary Bessent
WHAT:Bessent said he will announce new Iran sanctions, calling them the “toughest” in history.
WHEN:Reported Aug 23, 2026 at 5:58 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:The sanctions announcement was triggered by the ongoing dispute in which Tehran dismissed a threat of “economic warfare.”
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