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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
BBC Business·August 24, 2026·1 min read
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the US will sever all economic ties with Iran, calling it the 'greatest financial offensive ever.' He warned that any nation partnering financially with Iran will also be isolated. The statement signals a major escalation in US economic pressure on the country.
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