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- Published: Thu Aug 20, 2026, 7:19 AM
US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says
By:Meher DhanjalSupreeta Balasubramanian- Share:
Key Events
11:07 PM,Aug 20, 2026
US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says
9:12 PM,Aug 20, 2026
US targets Hezbollah with fresh sanctions, emphasizes ties to Iranian government
8:13 PM,Aug 20, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold press conference on Iran on Monday
7:21 PM,Aug 20, 2026
Kuwait announces end of automatic visit visa and leave permit extensions
6:29 PM,Aug 20, 2026
Yemen's Houthis say targeted Saudi airport, Aramco facility
2:16 PM,Aug 20, 2026
Oman says lasting security in Strait of Hormuz requires regional peace
10:02 AM,Aug 20, 2026
Iranian foreign minister responds to 'Economic D-Day'
7:34 AM,Aug 20, 2026
Hormuz shipping traffic shows no uptick
Summary
- US will impose 'toughest sanctions in history' on Iran, Bessent says
- Iranian officials are openly talking about giving offensive operations a greater priority
- Hormuz shipping traffic shows no uptick amid geopolitical tensions
- Iranian state media says one man executed over January protests
- Iran's Araghchi says Trump's 'Economic D-Day' is a 'diversion from America's own crisis'
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8:13 PM, Aug 20, 2026 US Treasury Secretary Bessent to hold press conference on Iran on Monday
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10:02 AM, Aug 20, 2026 Iranian foreign minister responds to 'Economic D-Day'
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I am grateful that the United Arab Emirates has made the decision to sever trade with the Iranian regime. This is an example to follow and deals a huge blow to the regime’s ability to finance its terror campaign against the civilised world. Thank you UAE. Down with the regime. 8:00 AM, Aug 20, 2026 US sailor stands watch aboard destroyer ship
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