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Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty'

Saturday, August 22, 2026


U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a Thursday CNBC interview that proposed economic measures against Iran would likely eliminate the need for major U.S. military operations.

Original reporting: https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/22/iran-criticizes-us-sanctions-extraterritorial-sovereignty.html

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