Global Politics Report Editorial
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration calls this "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."
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Source: NPR Politics
Politics desk: Foreign Policy
Published: Aug. 24, 2026 at 08:26 AM ET
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Original source: NPR Politics