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Bessent says U.S. plan to ‘asphyxiate’ Iran’s economy has allies’ support

Wednesday, September 2, 2026


Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at the G-20 finance ministers meeting that allied nations support U.S. efforts to constrain Iran's economy. Bessent did not provide details on which allies had committed to the effort or the specific measures involved.

Original reporting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/business/2026/09/01/bessent-says-us-plan-asphyxiate-irans-economy-has-allies-support/

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