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US to Target Iran's Economic Partners

Bloomberg Markets Friday 21 August 2026, 14:23 UTC 1 min read
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to ramp up pressure on Iran by targeting its economic partners, saying "You are either with us, or against us." He is scheduled to talk more about the plans on Monday. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed to ramp up pressure on Iran by targeting its economic partners, saying "You are either with us, or against us." He is scheduled to talk more about the plans on Monday. Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports. (Source: Bloomberg)
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