The United States is preparing what treasury secretary Scott Bessent described as the “toughest sanctions in history” against Iran, as Washington seeks to intensify economic pressure on Tehran and force the country towards a settlement.

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Aug 20 (Reuters) - The United States will impose "the toughest sanctions in history" on Iran,U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday as he urged Beijing to…

Treasury chief to hold conference next week outlining plan on sanctions campaign

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington will impose its toughest sanctions on Iran, while China urges diplomacy and rejects sanctions pressure.