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U.S. blockade, sanctions crippling Iran's economy, Treasury report says

Axios·October 30, 2026·1 min read
U.S. blockade, sanctions crippling Iran's economy, Treasury report says

A Treasury Department report obtained by Axios says the U.S. naval blockade, sweeping sanctions, and obstruction of overland routes have crippled Iran's economy and intensified pressure on the regime. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, leading the economic campaign, urges allowing it time rather than rushing back to combat.

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