# US Steps Up Economic Pressure on Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/28084

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-21 06:46 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rin0z5xIaIU

> The US is preparing a new strategy to economically isolate Iran as oil heads for a second straight weekly gain. Treasury Secretary Bessent signals larger debt buybacks and coordinated action against Tehran, while China’s Iranian oil purchases draw increasing scrutiny. US stocks and bonds decline, with Asian debt following Treasuries lower.

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