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EconomyExplainer: Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

Trump pledged Friday to impose severe economic pain on Iran. A day earlier, Treasury chief Scott Bessent had stated that Washington would introduce previously unseen measures against Tehran, starting as soon as next week.

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Explainer: Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?
Explainer: Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?Economy