Factbox-What's included in the new US sanctions campaign to pressure Iran's economy?
sanctionsMiddle EastAl-Monitor1h ago
Context
LONDON, Aug 25 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced what his department called "an economic onslaught" against Iran on Monday that combined new sanctions with threats against Tehran's trading partners. His statement stopped short of some of the most punishing sanctions and did not list specific countries that would be targeted, or when those penalties would take effect. Here's a summary of actions he announced: PRESSING OTHER GOVERNMENTS, INCLUDING WITH THREATS OF NEW SANCTIONS
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