# Bessent’s sanctions threats may pressure countries to cut financial ties with Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/31099

- The Associated Press, 2026-08-25 00:13 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P8Bx14RSlNo

> Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions targeting Iran on Monday and warned countries doing business with the Islamic Republic to sever their financial ties or face retaliation from the United States.

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