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US says sanctions will ‘squash’ Iran’s economy and ‘collapse’ its regime

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

US says sanctions will ‘squash’ Iran’s economy and ‘collapse’ its regime
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".

Original source: BBC World
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