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LOCALLAist·Aug 24, 2026

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new US economic sanctions on Iran

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

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