Politics● ElevatedAug 20 · Aug 20, 2026, 7:15 PM
Scott Bessent urges US partners to back plans to squash Iran economy
GlobeAlert Desk · curated from bbc.com · United Kingdom
Scott Bessent is advocating for US partners to support plans aimed at significantly weakening Iran's economy. This represents a call for a specific foreign policy and economic strategy.
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