Global Politics Report Editorial
US says sanctions will 'squash' Iran's economy and 'collapse' its regime
The US treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
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Source: BBC News
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 20, 2026 at 03:19 PM ET
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Original source: BBC News