What specific new economic measures against Iran is the US planning to announce next week, according to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent?

According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, the US will announce 'measures like have never been seen in the history of economic isolation on a country' as part of a 'one-two punch' that includes the continued blockade of Iran’s ports.

How does the Trump administration justify intensifying economic pressure on Iran at this time?

The Trump administration justifies intensifying economic pressure by citing Iran's 'huge inflation and the fact they have no money', while also facing a US shortfall of necessary munitions and appearing wary of expanding its military campaign — leading President Trump to say he is 'low-keying it' with Iran and focusing instead on economic squeeze.

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