Bessent warns Iran's outside backers to 'stay away' as Trump seeks to 'asphyxiate' Tehran's economy

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a statement that nations supporting Iran should "stay away" as the U.S. imposed new sanctions targeting Iranian economic sectors. The sanctions were announced as part of the Trump administration's stated policy toward Iran. Bessent did not specify which nations he was addressing or provide details on the scope of the new measures.

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