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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Monday that new U.S. secondary sanctions are intended to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran.
What the evidence shows
The quote is a direct report of Bessent's stated objective in the AP article. The claim is about what he said, not whether the sanctions will fully achieve that goal.
Evidence considered
- AP attributes the statement to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday.
- The article ties the announcement to secondary sanctions targeting Iran revenue.
- The claim is a reported statement rather than a measurable outcome.
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