Middle East. United States Promises "Economic Asphyxiation" and Targets Tehran's Allies
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Washington announced on Monday a new set of sanctions aimed at "cutting off all the economic resources" of Iran, while warning countries that would continue to support Tehran. The Iranian government sees it as a "confession of defeat" of the United States.
At a press conference in Washington on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new round of sanctions against Iran targeting gold, technology, digital assets, aviation, and maritime shipping. He also issued a strong warning to countries that continue to support Tehran.
The ministry said it had issued orders against five economic sectors that the Iranian government uses to prop up its economy.
The United States plans to impose secondary sanctions on countries that trade with Iran or otherwise enable its activities.
The United States announced on Monday its willingness to "cut off all economic resources" that "maintain the Iranian tyrannical regime" alive, said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at a press conference, presenting a new set of sanctions against Tehran.
The Secretary of the United States Treasury, Scott Bessen, today announced the intention of the United States Government to cut all economic resources that keep the Iranian tyrannical regime alive.
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