# US warns allies to join Iran coalition or face consequences; Tehran calls threat a ‘diversion’

https://mins.news/en/video/28017

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-21 03:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2T6mjrgHnTA

> US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will unveil targeted measures on Monday to isolate Iran’s economy, arguing they could lessen the need for further military action. He tells allies doing business with Iran, “You’re either with us or against us,” while Tehran dismisses the threat as a “diversion.”

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