Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
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"The world should understand that our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
"The single greatest financial offensive ever."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
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Barrack Obama is a former US president who initially negotiated the nuclear deal with Iran.
Former president of the United States known for his aggressive economic policies.
Current U.S. President who has criticized Netanyahu's actions.
Scott Bessent is the Treasury Secretary.
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Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.
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