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US Treasury Secretary vows to economically asphyxiate Iran to force nuclear deal

US Treasury Secretary Bessent stated Washington's goal is to economically asphyxiate Iran through sanctions to compel a deal with the US. This escalates the existing maximum-pressure campaign, signaling a hardening of US posture. The statement is a policy declaration; its impact depends on subsequent enforcement and Iran's response.

TASS Englishabout 2 hours agoUS, IRengCredibility 47%View source

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Mosaic Score9.6
Confidence0.9
Significance0.8
Source credibility0.5

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#iran#sanctions#us-treasury#nuclear-deal#maximum-pressure

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