US treasury secretary warns of secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Iran

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First seen: Aug 24, 2026, 6:47 PM UTCUpdated: Aug 24, 2026, 7:47 PM UTC

WHAT HAPPENED

The US treasury secretary warned that countries conducting business with Iran could face secondary sanctions. The headline does not identify the countries or transactions targeted.

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Such sanctions could widen diplomatic tensions and restrict international trade with Iran.

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