# US to unveil new Iran sanctions as it says war is entering ‘endgame’

https://mins.news/en/item/30485

- DW, 2026-08-24 11:35 UTC
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- Original: https://www.dw.com/en/us-to-unveil-new-iran-sanctions-says-war-entering-endgame/a-78483909?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf

> The US is preparing sweeping economic measures against Iran and its trade partners, which Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls the greatest financial offensive ever mounted against an adversary. Tehran says countries supporting the measures will commit an “act of war” and threatens retaliation against oil-shipping routes in the Persian Gulf.

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