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Washington was likely to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week.
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Iran
Who
Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary
What
Washington was likely to announce bank sanctions against Iran this week.
When
Tue, 01 Sep 2026 15:35:32 GMT · 1h 48m ago
Where
Iran ·
Why
Stepping up an attempt to "economically asphyxiate" Iran's leadership after six months of conflict.
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How this affects you
The sanctions are intended to economically asphyxiate Iran's leadership. Oil prices rose following reports of attacks on two tankers leaving the Strait of Hormuz.
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