US warns countries to halt Iran activity or face action
XLE•US lays out new sanctions campaign against Iran
WASHINGTON, Aug. 24 (Reuters) - U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out a fresh U.S. sanctions campaign against Iran on Monday, warning that every country has a defined timeline to shut down activities identified by Washington or face action from Treasury.
Bessent said President Donald Trump was making phone calls to world leaders with specific requests to cease their interactions with Iran.
