#Scott Bessent

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US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces unprecedented economic blockade of Iran

Economic Fury: US Announces Unprecedented Blockade of Iran and Total Financial Isolation

Politics 08/14/2026, 09:18
🇺🇸 The US is preparing "economic fury" for Iran: Scott Bessent announced unprecedented measures, including a total blockade of ports and the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ The Treasury Secretary stated that next week the White House will announce new sanctions that will take Iran's isolation to a level "unseen in history." This is a continuation of the "maximum pressure" policy started in 2025. 🔥 The situation is heating up: on August 13, the US and Iran simultaneously claimed control over the strait. The world awaits escalation.
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