US Treasury outlines moves to isolate Iran economically
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will take “unprecedented” steps to isolate Iran economically, focusing on third countries. He warned that countries that do not comply will “share” in the isolation.
WHO:Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary
WHAT:Bessent outlined “unprecedented” US moves to isolate Iran economically, warning third countries that noncompliance would lead them to “share” in the isolation.
WHEN:Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 3:03 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Bessent made the remarks to lay out the US approach to isolating Iran economically and to warn third countries about consequences for noncompliance.
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