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The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" that sustains Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and ship
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The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" that sustains Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors.
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Source: France 24 · FRANCE 24. Published 24 Aug 2026, 01:27 pm.
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