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US weighs harsher Iran squeeze despite economic blowback

Washington is preparing another escalation of economic pressure on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent promising measures without precedent even as the options left to exploit carry growing…

  • U.S. considering harsher economic sanctions against Iran
  • Treasury Secretary hints at unprecedented measures
  • Potential risks to energy markets and China relations

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