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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran'seconomy and 'collapse' its regime

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

BBC News20 Aug 2026, 07:52 pmUpdated 4d ago1 min readMiddle EastMiddle East

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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

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Source: BBC News. Published 20 Aug 2026, 07:52 pm.

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