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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran

NPR News·August 24, 2026·1 min read

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran, which the Trump administration describes as 'economic D-Day.' Iran has vowed to respond to the fresh sanctions in a 'seismic manner.' The move escalates tensions between the two nations, with potential implications for global markets and diplomacy.

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