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  1. Scott Bessent spoke on behalf of the U.S. Treasury regarding Iran, while the Iranian regime continues to utilize the IRGC for political control.

US imposed sanctions on Chinese refineries, leading to reduced Iranian oil purchases, according to Scott Bessent.

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US imposed sanctions on Chinese refineries, leading to reduced Iranian oil purchases, according to Scott Bessent.

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  1. Bessent threatens economic D-Day against Iran as China defies US sanctions on Iranian oil.1 source
  2. China continues to buy Iranian oil despite new sanctions, using Abu Dhabi as a financial lifeline and supplying Afghanistan.1 source
  3. Bessent announced sanctions targeting Iranian and Chinese firms, adding detail to the existing focus on US/Iran/China tensions.1 source
  4. US may sanction Chinese banks financing Iranian oil trade, escalating sanctions pressure on Iran.1 source
  5. Bessent stated China reduced oil purchases following US sanctions on Chinese refineries.1 source

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Scott Bessent spoke on behalf of the U.S. Treasury regarding Iran, while the Iranian regime continues to utilize the IRGC for political control.

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