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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches 'economic onslaught' on Iran

Daily Mail Money · 25 August 2026 at 07:58

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches 'economic onslaught' on Iran

The Trump administration last night announced an 'economic onslaught' against Iran with a new wave of sanctions targeting countries and firms that do business with it.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent launches 'economic onslaught' on Iran

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