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The Memo: Trump and Bessent crank up economic pressure on Iran as other options fall short

The Hill·August 25, 2026·1 min read
The Memo: Trump and Bessent crank up economic pressure on Iran as other options fall short

Six months into the war on Iran and with less than three months before the midterms, the Trump administration has decided on Plan C. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday outlined ambitions for an "economic onslaught" against the Islamic Republic, targeting its financial connections around the world, as other options have fallen short.

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