3 news...
1. US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions
WASHINGTON, United States, Aug 25, 2026 (BSS/AFP) - US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries...
2. Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump is asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for a wave of new sanctions Monday aimed at further isolating Iran, after threatening...
3. Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctions, says Trump is asking world leaders to cooperate
Monday’s announcement was directed at countries whose trade and business relations still benefit the Islamic Republic. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans for a wave of new sanctions Monday aimed at further isolating Iran, after threatening...