Bessent threatens "economic asphyxiation" of Iran with new sanctions - Iran par AP Archive

(24 Aug 2026) - RESTRICTION SUMMARY: - - ASSOCIATED PRESS - Washington, DC - 24 August 2026 - 1. SOUNDBITE (English) Scott Bessent, US Secretary of the Treasury: - (Reporter question, not on camera): Chinese banks have often been talked about being targeted, but we don't see any of those institutions targeted here. Is that something that is coming in this campaign or is the very delicate trade truce with China something that could prohibit you ...