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U.S. Treasury launches 'economic D-Day' against Iran as war drags on

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled new economic sanctions package against Iran. It includes measures to impose sanctions on anyone that deals with the Islamic regime in Tehran.

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A former NPR Moscow bureau chief, Michele Kelemen now covers the State Department. Her reports can be heard on all NPR News programs — from Morning Edition to All Things Considered.
Deepa Shivaram
Deepa Shivaram is a White House Correspondent at NPR.
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