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U.S. President Donald Trump has promised to impose strong economic measures on Iran, following remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that unprecedented sanctions will be announced soon. Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference at 2 p.m. EDT on Monday. The United States, along with the United Nations and the European Union, has imposed various sanctions and trade embargoes on Iran since the late 1970s due to its nuclear program, human rights issues, and support for militant groups. Since the start of the war in Iran in February, the U.S. has increased maritime, energy, and financial sanctions, including a…
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