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U.S. Unveils Campaign to Cripple Iran’s Economy, but Offers Few Details

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent acknowledged the effort was more of a warning shot that would begin a period of “quiet diplomacy.”

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States would “tighten the noose” around Iran by imposing sanctions on every source or facilitator of its revenue.
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Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a news conference outlining the new package of measures.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said last week that countries that continue to do business with Iran would face the “full might and force” of the U.S. government.
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The Message Behind Trump’s Threats of ‘Economic Warfare’ Against Iran

President Trump’s threats of an “economic D-Day” carry a clear signal to Iran that he does not want to go back to war.

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Among the challenges for President Trump is that he has repeatedly threatened Iran with destruction, only to pull back.
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Treasury Scales Back Scrutiny of U.S. Shell Companies

The Trump administration will not enforce reporting requirements of the 2021 Corporate Transparency Act, which was intended to crack down on money laundering.

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The decision appeared to undercut President Trump’s publicly stated ambitions of cracking down on financial crime, money laundering and drug trafficking.
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