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  "id": 3083134,
  "title": "US Treasury chief vows to cut every ‘economic lifeline’ of Iran",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/24/us-treasury-chief-vows-to-cut-every-economic-lifeline-of-iran-3083134",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-24T18:40:16.000Z",
  "source": {
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    "url": "https://punchng.com/us-treasury-chief-vows-to-cut-every-economic-lifeline-of-iran/"
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  "account": "Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vowed on Monday to \"economic asphyxiate\" Iran, tightening secondary sanctions and warning of severe repercussions for nations that do not join the pressure campaign. This comes six months into a war with Tehran that has reached a stalemate, with ongoing peace talks and Iran blocking traffic through the vital Strait of Hormuz. Bessent stated during a press conference that their aim is to \"sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.\" He added that countries not participating in US sanctions would \"share in the isolation\" of Iran. The Treasury Department issued sanctions against five critical sectors - digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping - used by the Iranian regime to support its faltering economy.",
  "summary": "US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines plans for “economic asphyxiation” of Iran, vowing to sever every economic lifeline and impose dire consequence Read More: https://punchng.com/us-treasury-chief-vows-to-cut-every-economic-lifeline-of-iran/",
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