Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
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- "You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have IrS1
- By David LawderASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is likely to unveil weekly new secondary sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran, with an initial focus on banks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to...S2
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Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
"You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's…
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Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on Iran
By David LawderASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is likely to unveil weekly new secondary sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure o…
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Published Aug 30, 2026 · updated Aug 31, 2026
What to know
- "You're going to see a lot more of these every week," Bessent said ahead of a Group of 20 finance leaders meeting. "We're starting with the banks, and we're telling the banks it's not okay to have IrS1
- By David LawderASHEVILLE, North Carolina, Aug 30 (Reuters) - The U.S. Treasury Department is likely to unveil weekly new secondary sanctions aimed at increasing economic pressure on Iran, with an initial focus on banks, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to...S2
- Bessent expects new US secondary sanctions weekly, aiming to increase pressure on IranS3
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