Bessent threatens new sanctions against Iran as war nears 6-month mark

The Treasury secretary warned that an “economic D-Day” was coming. Instead, he issued a “warning shot” to countries doing business with Iran.

Treasury secretary warns of further measures in bid to increase pressure on Tehran

President Donald Trump is seeking to increase the financial pressure on Iran with new secondary sanctions on nations and foreign actors propping up the regime’s economy as the war between the United States and Tehran nears the six-month mark. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the increased sanctions, label

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