US threatens ‘toughest sanctions in history’ on Iran; oil prices surge as Trump warns of ‘economic warfare’
[ad_1] WASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) – The U.S. will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday, a focus on economic measures he suggested would lessen the need for new major military operations against Tehran. US President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided … Read more