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New Economic Pressure On Iran, Iran Warns Neighbors, Tariff War With Canada

August 24, 2026·13 min·4-min readnews briefnews
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new economic pressure tactics against Iran, targeting countries aiding its economy.

Iran warns Gulf neighbors it will retaliate 'seismically' against economic sanctions, threatening oil exports through alternative Persian Gulf routes.

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Scott BessentDonald TrumpAnna YukhananovTina KrajaEmily KoppMohamad ElBardicyTaylor HaneyJulie DepenbrockNia DumasMilton GuevaraNeisha HeinisCarleigh Strange

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