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U.S. Tightens Sanctions on Iran | Rochester News
The U.S. is unleashing a full-scale financial siege on Iran, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing sweeping sanctions designed to cut off every revenue stream — and warning any nation still doing business with Tehran that they’ll face swift, severe retaliation. Iran’s currency has collapsed to historic lows, and while officials in Tehran dismiss the threat, the economic reality for its citizens is becoming unbearable. The U.S. is giving countries a short window to comply, but makes no bones about its intent: isolate Iran, choke off its funding, and force a change in behavior — all…
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