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US Treasury Secretary Bessent says US to apply measures 'never seen before' on Iran

"It will be a combination of economic isolation like the world has never seen before, and the continued blockade in the Strait of Hormuz that will keep anything from going in or out," Bessent said.

  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces unprecedented measures against Iran
  • Measures include economic isolation and blockade in Strait of Hormuz
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