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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new round of sanctions aimed at Iran and warned countries doing business with Iran to cut ties or face retaliation.
What the evidence shows
AP reports that Bessent unveiled a new sanctions package and warned third countries against continued business with Iran. Reuters-based coverage and later reporting describe the same Treasury action, supporting the core factual claim.
Evidence considered
- AP says Bessent announced a new round of sanctions Monday.
- AP says countries must sever financial ties or face retaliation.
- Reuters-based follow-up describes the same Treasury action.
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