US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions

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Source: The Manila Times
Published: 2026-08-25 11:03 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, Elections, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy
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WASHINGTON, D.C. — US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign.
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