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United States Threatens Secondary Sanctions Against Countries Maintaining Economic Ties With Iran

United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened severe secondary sanctions against countries that continue economic ties with Iran, putting pressure on China to halt oil purchases as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran.
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