WorldCould Iran’s regime collapse? Experts assess Bessent’s bid to sever financial lifelines

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a sweeping U.S. economic offensive against Iran, dubbed an “economic D-Day,” aimed at cutting the global financial ties sustaining Tehran’s regime. The rial then fell to an all-time low of 2.02 million per dollar. Experts say combined economic and military pressure could fuel another uprising, though its timing cannot be predicted.

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