# US threatens new Iran sanctions: CNN’s first reactions

https://mins.news/en/video/30929

- CNN, 2026-08-24 19:38 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVkNyJk3TtI

> The US Treasury Department warned that countries refusing to sever economic ties with Iran could face damaging sanctions, but it stopped short of imposing major new penalties. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington was using “quiet diplomacy” to communicate its expectations to every country. CNN consulted experts for their initial reactions.

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