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Scott Bessent Warns Iran Economy Could Collapse ‘Within Weeks or Months’ as U.S. Turns Up Pressure: Says Goal Is to Make Iranian Regime ‘Come to Their Senses’

Sep 1, 2026 · 02:55 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Scott Bessent Warns Iran Economy Could Collapse ‘Within Weeks or Months’ as U.S. Turns Up Pressure: Says Goal Is to Make Iranian Regime ‘Come to Their Senses’

Bessent is pushing allies to tighten Iran’s financial isolation as Treasury prepares a steady stream of new secondary sanctions.

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The U.S. is putting more money-based pressure on Iran to try to change its behavior. When countries cut off each other's money and trade, it can shake up global markets and affect companies that do business worldwide.

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