US promises 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran
The US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, suggesting a focus on economic measures would lessen the need for new major military operations.
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- 20 Aug 2026, 01:04 UTC
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The US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, suggesting a focus on economic measures would lessen the need for new major military operations.
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US promises 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran
The US will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, suggesting a focus on economic measures would lessen the need for new major military operations.
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Trump vows 'economic D-Day' against Iran and its partners
US President Donald Trump said he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps Iran.
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Trump vows 'economic D-Day' against Iran and its partners
US President Donald Trump said he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic.
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Trump vows 'tremendous' economic costs on Iran partners
US President Donald Trump said he was launching a major new campaign to target Iran's economy, threatening "tremendous" punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic republic.
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