Bessent warns immediate Iran sanctions could trigger global financial meltdown

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that imposing sanctions on Iran immediately could trigger a global financial system meltdown, advocating a phased approach. Separately, Bessent plans to press G20 counterparts in Asheville to cut economic ties with Iran or face secondary U.S. sanctions, and has reportedly taken Section 311 action to cut Banque Misr UAE from dollar clearing after tracing $1.8 billion through 103 Iranian front institutions.

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