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U.S. Treasury Imposes New Sanctions on Iran, Targeting Use of U.S. Currency
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions against Iran on August 28, 2026, targeting the regime's use of U.S. currency. The measures aim to disrupt Iran's financial activities and pressure its leadership. The sanctions were confirmed by multiple international news outlets.
The U.S. Treasury Department, based in Washington, D.C., imposed economic sanctions on Iran, citing the country's use of U.S. currency. The sanctions are part of a broader strategy to limit Iran's financial capabilities. The Jerusalem Post reported that the sanctions specifically target the regime's use of U.S. currency, while Xinhua and Mehr News Agency provided more general coverage of the announcement.
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StateXinhuaAug 28, 10:00 PM
U.S. imposes new economic sanctions on Iran - XinhuaU.S. imposes new economic sanctions on Iran Xinhua
IndependentJerusalem PostAug 28, 08:51 PM
US Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran, targets regime's use of US currency - The Jerusalem PostUS Treasury imposes new sanctions on Iran, targets regime's use of US currency The Jerusalem Post
WireMehr News AgencyAug 28, 07:09 PM
New Sanctions by the U.S. Treasury Department against IranThe U.S. Treasury Department, in an official statement, announced that it has implemented a set of new sanctions against Iran.