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Morning Edition · Tuesday, August 25, 2026Published at 1:50 AM EDT · New York
US Treasury Names Digital Assets Among Five Iranian Sectors Exposed to New Sanctions
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said countries supporting Iran should expect to face sanctions, and the campaign also covers technology, gold, aviation and shipping.
The United States Treasury issued sectoral determinations that expand sanctions exposure across five parts of Iran's economy, including digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said every cou…
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