Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns

Author: Al Jazeera StaffPublished on: August 31, 2026Country: Iran
PoliticsBusiness & Economy
Iran could face economic collapse in months, US Treasury’s Bessent warns

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that Iran is taking the newly imposed US sanctions seriously as tensions reach the six-month mark. He warned that the Iranian economy could collapse within weeks or months but emphasized that it doesn't have to happen if the regime changes its approach. The US recently imposed sanctions affecting five sectors of Iran's economy, with support from the European Union.

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