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World NewsNewsAugust 26, 2026

US Launches Sweeping Iran Sanctions Campaign

US Launches Sweeping Iran Sanctions Campaign
The US Treasury unveiled what it called the largest financial offensive ever against Iran, threatening sanctions on nations that maintain economic ties with Tehran. Iran and Oman have jointly proposed a temporary Hormuz shipping lane. Global oil markets remain volatile as traffic through the critical strait stays far below pre-war levels.

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