U.S. Treasury Secretary says unprecedented measures will be implemented against Iran.

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14/08/2026
U.S. Treasury Secretary Becerra stated on the evening of August 13 local time that the U.S. will implement "unprecedented" measures against Iran. In an interview, Becerra said, "This will involve unprecedented economic isolation measures, along with a continued blockade of the Strait of Hormuz, cutting off all entry and exit channels to Iranian portsplease stay tuned for more announcements coming next week."