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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

NPR News·August 24, 2026·1 min read

The Trump administration unveiled new U.S. economic sanctions against Iran, calling the move an 'economic D-Day' on the country. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the measures, which aim to isolate Iran from the global financial system. In response, Iran vowed to react to the fresh sanctions in a 'seismic manner,' escalating tensions between the two nations.

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