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U.S. Escalates Economic Pressure on Iran With Tougher Sanctions

The United States is preparing what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described as the toughest sanctions in its history against Iran, intensifying economic pressure as Washington seeks to isolate Tehran and avoid a broader military escalation. ([Reuters][1])
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