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Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Tehran but gave no timel
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Oil prices fell for a second straight day on Tuesday as traders saw a reduced risk of renewed US military strikes on Iran after Washington instead threatened broader economic sanctions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent declared an “economic D-Day” against Tehran but gave no timeline or details on countries that could face penalties.
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Source: France 24 · FRANCE 24. Published 25 Aug 2026, 09:57 pm.
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