Live updates: Pakistan delegation meets Iranian officials hoping for more US-Iran talks
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Source: AP News
Published: 2026-04-16 14:25 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, Elections, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warns that the US is preparing to ramp up economic pain on Iran by levying secondary sanctions on financial institutions that do business with Tehran. He says it is the “financial equivalent” of the bombing campaign.
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