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Iran sanctions urged

2026-08-20

Bessent's Treasury Intervention Fails Amid Rising Energy and Food Costs

Treasury Secretary Bessent's attempt to stabilize bond yields failed as yields rose despite intervention offers. Meanwhile, geopolitical tensions and refinery shortages pushed Brent crude and diesel p

reuters · 2026-08-20 21:31 UTC

2026-05-19

Bessent Urges Allies to Enforce Iran Sanctions Without Excuses

Treasury Secretary Bessent called on G-7 nations to aggressively enforce Iran sanctions, coinciding with a US waiver allowing limited Russian oil sales as energy markets react to regional instability.

bloomberg · 2026-05-19 06:59 UTC

Iran sanctions urged

Bessent's Treasury Intervention Fails Amid Rising Energy and Food Costs

Bessent Urges Allies to Enforce Iran Sanctions Without Excuses

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