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Scott Bessent: Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.

On the recordAugust 24, 2026
Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.
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Scott Bessent
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npr.org

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Unveiling new U.S. economic sanctions on Iran.

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