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US launches ‘D-day sanctions’ aimedat cutting Iran’s economic lifeline

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.

Al Jazeera24 Aug 2026, 05:10 pmUpdated 3h ago1 min readWorldWorld

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US launches ‘D-day sanctions’ aimed at cutting Iran’s economic lifeline

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says US sanctions will intensify to choke off Iran's revenues and isolate the country.

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Source: Al Jazeera. Published 24 Aug 2026, 05:10 pm.

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