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Bessent Launches Economic D-Day Against Iran: 5 Things to Know

Aug 24, 2026 · 02:40 PM ET· updated 58m ago
Bessent Launches Economic D-Day Against Iran: 5 Things to Know

Bessent expands Iran sanctions across oil, shipping, gold, technology and digital assets, raising risks for foreign banks and companies.

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The U.S. government is putting tough rules on doing business with Iran—like blocking oil sales and gold trades. When countries add big restrictions like this, it can shake up global markets and make companies and banks think twice about risky moves.

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