USA-TREASURY/BESSENT

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent held a news conference on August 24 at the Treasury Department in Washington. During this event, Bessent outlined the implementation of further sanctions against Iran. The announcement focused on expanding existing restrictive measures to address ongoing concerns. This official briefing served as the primary platform for the USA-TREASURY to detail the specific strategic goals and the legal framework supporting these new economic penalties aimed at the Iranian government and its affiliates.