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US announces more secondary sanctions against Iran, threatens countries that do not comply that they will 'share in the isolation'

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byMark Hallam, Natalie Muller
Monday, August 24, 2026 at 11:35 AM
US announces more secondary sanctions against Iran, threatens countries that do not comply that they will 'share in the isolation'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined what he called "unprecedented" moves to isolate Iran economically. He said it will focus on third countries, warning those who don't comply will "share" in the isolation.

The US on Monday announced what it said would be an "unprecedented" bid to constrict Iran's economy, by targeting its trading partners, as the  war in the Middle East continues with no real resolutio… [+4496 chars]
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