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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent speaks at a news conference at the Treasury Department in Washington, D.C., on Monday. Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP hide caption

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new round of U.S. economic sanctions on Iran and what he called "its enablers" on Monday, calling it an "economic onslaught" against the country's global financial connections.

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How Each Outlet Covered It

MS NOW Aug 24, 2026
Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran as war nears 6-month mark

Despite the treasury secretary warning that an “economic D-Day” is coming, he issued a “warning shot” to countries doing business with Iran. The post Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran as war nears 6-month mark appeared first on MS NOW .

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NBC News Aug 24, 2026
How the new U.S. sanctions on Iran could affect China

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new sanctions against Iran and said President Trump is imploring world leaders to join in on the "economic asphyxiation" of Tehran. Bessent said there would be no exemptions to the sanctions, which could indirectly affect China.

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NPR Aug 24, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

The Trump administration calls this an "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

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The New York Times Aug 24, 2026
U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”

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