Israel Online · Aug 23, 2026

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*Bessent Signals Major Economic Offensive Against Iran* U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration is preparing a major economic offensive against Iran following what he described as the destruction of much of Iran’s military capabilities and nuclear program. Bessent said the campaign will target the Islamic Republic’s economic lifelines, declaring that “the endgame” is now beginning.

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