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Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
Thursday, August 20, 2026
Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent called on US allies to support measures targeting Iran's economy, stating that countries will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us," according to remarks made by Bessent. The statement was made in the context of discussions regarding economic pressure on Iran. Bessent did not specify which allies were being addressed or what particular measures he was referring to.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c87n90eg0p2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
