WorldUS announces economic warfare against Iran, oil prices surge
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, with the economic pressure likely to prevent a kinetic restart on the battlefield. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi called the strategy a doubling down on failed policies. Brent crude climbed sharply, closing at $93.78 a barrel.
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US announces economic warfare against Iran, oil prices surge
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