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Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions targeting Iran

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new U.S. economic sanctions aimed at isolating Iran, framing the move as an “economic D-Day.” Iran said it will respond to the fresh sanctions in a “seismic manner.”
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new U.S. economic sanctions targeting Iran.
WHEN: Reported Aug 24, 2026 at 8:26 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The sanctions were introduced to isolate Iran economically.
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