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U.S. Targets Iran’s Economic Lifelines | Calgary News
The Trump administration is launching a full-scale economic siege on Iran, targeting five critical sectors—digital assets, tech, gold, aviation, and shipping—to cut off every financial lifeline. With nearly 60 entities already sanctioned, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls it an “economic D-Day,” aiming to isolate Tehran completely. Despite Iran’s history of evading sanctions through new shell companies and Chinese oil purchases, the U.S. insists these measures are vital to stop Iran’s nuclear ambitions. As the conflict hits six months, global energy prices remain sky-high, and diplomatic…
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