United States threatens Iran with the harshest sanctions in history

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First seen: Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 AM UTCUpdated: Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC

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Scott Bessent says the United States will impose the harshest sanctions in history on Iran, according to the supplied headline. The statement signals a potential major escalation in economic pressure between the two countries.

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Escalating sanctions could affect Iran's economy, energy markets and regional tensions.

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Scott Bessent: "Gli Stati Uniti imporranno all'Iran le sanzioni più dure della storia"

Aug 21, 2026, 6:16 AM UTC