US imposes new sanctions on Iran-linked entities and pressures global leaders
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Donald Trump, Scott Bessent
Global / Iran
August 24, 2026
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The US announced sanctions against 60 entities, individuals, and vessels. Entities facilitating money laundering for Iran face removal from the US dollar system. President Trump is personally contacting world leaders to halt economic engagement with Iran.
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