The U.S. has unveiled an expansion of sanctions on Iran but stopped short of the most punishing measures, instead putting the world on notice to cease doing business with Tehran. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/25/world/politics/us-sanctions-iran-bessent/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #politics #scottbessent #us #donaldtrump #middleeast #iran #straitofhormuz #oil