US Will Impose ‘Toughest Sanctions in History’ on Iran, Bessent Says

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The United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced plans to impose the 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, focusing on economic measures to potentially reduce the need for military action. These sanctions are intended to exert heavy pressure on Tehran amid ongoing geopolitical tensions.

The U.S. will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran.