Bessent says historic measures coming to put Iran in ‘economic isolation’

Published August 14, 2026 2:08pm ET | Updated August 14, 2026 2:08pm ET



Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday the U.S. would ramp up economic pressure against Iran next week as the Trump administration eyes options for winning the war that has stretched on for nearly six months.

Bessent did not offer details, but suggested a new wave of actions against Iran could be coming, marking a “combination of economic isolation like ‌the world has ​never seen before.” 

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