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Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns

Reported by BBC Business · Published 24 Aug 2026, 6:39 PM MYT (1 hr ago)

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

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Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns

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