The Treasury Secretary announced 60 new sanction targets against Iran.
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Up First from NPRAug 25, 2026
Multiple tier1 and primary sources (Treasury press release, AP, Reuters, NBC) confirm Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced new Iran sanctions on August 24, 2026, including roughly 60 individuals, entities and vessels; the claim's figure and actor match the passage and sources, with no contradiction found.
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The White House's plan to hit Iran's economy landed softer than expected. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessant announced 60 new sanction targets, then gave everyone a window to comply. He didn't even mention China, Iran's biggest oil buyer. I'm Michelle Martin. That's Leila Fadl, and this is Up First from NPR News. President Trump needs other countries to fall in line with his economic pressure campaign on Iran. …
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Supports. The Treasury press release states OFAC was sanctioning over 60 entities, individuals, and vessels tied to Iran's nuclear, missile, cyber and oil activity, announced by Secretary Bessent.[3]
Supports. Reuters reports the Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities and vessels, with Bessent speaking on the campaign.[1]
Supports. AP and NBC report Bessent announced a new round of Iran sanctions on Monday, with NBC citing nearly 60 corporations, individuals and vessels.[2][4]
Context. The sources note the sanctions were paired with secondary-sanctions warnings and a grace period for countries to comply, consistent with the passage's 'window to comply' remark.[1][2][5]
Sources
5 sources: 2 fact-checkers, 1 primary, 1 tier 2, 1 not rated
- 1US threatens countries doing business with Iran, but holds off on penalties for nowreuters.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports, context
- 2Bessent says new US sanctions aim to block all potential ...apnews.com · fact-checker · cited for: supports, context
- 3Remarks from Secretary of the Treasury Scott Bessent on ...home.treasury.gov · primary source · cited for: supports
- 4Bessent threatens new Iran secondary sanctionsnbcnews.com · tier 2 · cited for: supports
- 5US unveils expanded sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic ...france24.com · not rated · cited for: context
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