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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks to members of the media outside the White House in Washington, Thursday, Aug. 20, 2026. Jacquelyn Martin/AP hide caption Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to unveil a new round of economic sanctions on Iran on Monday, in what he has described as the "single greatest financial offensive ever ."
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