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Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran

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Trump administration announces global economic war on Iran

The US says it is targeting all of Iran’s sources of revenue, including oil, as Trump’s Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces an ‘unprecedented’ economic war, warning of severe consequences for countries who continue to trade with Tehran.

Published On 24 Aug 2026

24 Aug 2026

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