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United States announces sweeping sanctions on Iran under maximum pressure policy

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled broad sanctions targeting Iran under a maximum-pressure strategy.

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Expanded sanctions could intensify US-Iran confrontation and disrupt trade or energy markets.

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  1. Scott Bessent unveils sweeping Iran sanctions under Maximum Pressure ↗foxnews.com · Recorded source date: Aug 27, 2026, 9:47 AM UTC

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