'Stay away from Iran': US warning to 'bad actors' maintaining ties with Tehran

Trump administration’s latest push to tighten pressure on Iran as the war escalatesUS treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and businesses against supporting Iran, saying Washington is considering sanctions targeting airlines, maritime activity and digital assets as Washington expands its economic pressure campaign amid escalating hostilities.“We’re having fulsome talks with anyone supporting Iran,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox News, adding that Washington would “systematically take out bad actors.”Speaking on potential targets for further sanctions, Bessent pointed to airlines, maritime activity and digital assets, indicating that the US pressure campaign could extend beyond traditional banking and oil measures.“No one should support this regime,” he said. “My mes