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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent confirmed Thursday that the United States will impose its harshest sanctions on Iran, projecting this would lead to the regime's collapse. Speaking to a news network, Bessent highlighted a Monday press conference to detail anti-Iran measures, clarifying that maximum economic pressure prevents a quick return. He reiterated that the Iranian regime is set to collapse, with Washington actively working towards its downfall. Bessent emphasized that Iran's economic isolation will be unprecedented, urging allies and the global community to cease all engagement with the Iranian regime. He further affirmed US control over the Strait of Hormuz, a critical conduit for significant oil volumes, stressing that severe sanctions will be applied until the regime collapses.
