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Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary
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The United States says Iran faces a very big financial attack. Scott Bessent, a US official, calls it the 'greatest financial offensive ever'. This means the US plans to stop all its money connections with Iran. It is a strong action to make Iran change.
The US government also warns other countries. If any country helps Iran with money, the US will also sever its economic connections with them. This makes it very hard for Iran to do business with other parts of the world. It is like Iran becomes isolated from global money systems.
This situation is a big challenge for Iran's economy. The US wants to stop Iran from getting money, hoping Iran will change its actions. It is a powerful move by the US against Iran.
Vocabulary Help
offensive
a planned military or strong action against someone or something
sever
to cut off or end a connection completely
isolated
separated from others, alone
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