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Scott Bessent: “Treasury promised to sever every economic lifeline Tehran has left and finally end the threat of the Iranian regime.”

On the recordAugust 30, 2026
Treasury promised to sever every economic lifeline Tehran has left and finally end the threat of the Iranian regime.
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Scott Bessent
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scmp.com

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US Treasury Secretary on sanctions against Iran.

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