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US sanctions to ‘sever every economic lifeline’ sustaining Iran: Bessent

US sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran: Bessent
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed Monday to destroy Iran’s economy as he gave a major address on a new pressure campaign against Tehran almost six months into a war that has ground to a stalemate.

“Around the globe, our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone,” Bessent said.

 

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