VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-24
“is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains this tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.”
Scott Bessent · said 2026-08-24 · reported 2026-08-24
Bessent said the new U.S. objective is to sever every economic lifeline sustaining the Iranian regime.
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