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US Threatens Unprecedented Sanctions on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, predicting measures that would "squash" Iran's economy and "collapse" its regime. He told allies they must decide whether they "are with us or against us," and suggested the economic pressure could reduce the need for major military operations against Tehran.

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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime BBC News – World
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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regimeBBC News – World
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US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime

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US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says