Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
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Source: The Jerusalem Post
Published: 2026-08-31 10:48 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Iran, World News, Business & Economy
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The US Treasury Department is likely to unveil weekly new secondary sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran, with an initial focus on banks, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told Reuters on Sunday.
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