Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
BBC NewsThursday, August 20, 2026 at 6:40 PM
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The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
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- This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today. The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us". Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and Bessent.
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What happened
The US Treasury secretary says allies will need to decide whether they "are with us or against us".
Why it matters
This story shapes how governments, markets, and the public read the international order today.
Background
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Timeline
BBC News published: Bessent urges US partners to back plans to 'squash' Iran economy
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Economic impact
Secondary effects may show up in markets and supply chains linked to Iran and Bessent.
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