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US Official Bessent Signals Weekly Secondary Sanctions on Iran
A senior US official indicated that new secondary sanctions targeting Iran could be announced on a weekly basis to escalate economic pressure, aligning with broader strategies to address global trade imbalances.
30 Aug, 23:52 — 30 Aug, 23:55
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ReutersVery High20h ago
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran - Reuters
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran Reuters
Read full article →straits-timesMostly Factual20h ago
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran - The Straits Times
Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran The Straits Times
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First report: Reuters · 30 Aug, 23:52|Full coverage: 2 · 3m|Window: 3m
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