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

Bessent announces economic campaign against Iran

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Treasury Secretary nominee Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will pursue an “economic onslaught” targeting Iran and its partners. He framed the effort as using available economic tools to cripple Tehran.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Announced a campaign to create an “economic onslaught” against Iran and its partners.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 3:18 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: He was reacting to the Trump administration’s effort to use economic measures to pressure Iran.
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