War on Iran: The US could focus on economically isolating Iran

Published: Aug 21, 2026 1:59 PM • Updated: Aug 21, 2026 4:19 PM • Original source

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War on Iran: Phase II, Day 41

The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has indicated a change in US strategy towards Iran, focusing on economic isolation rather than ‘large scale US attacks’.

Al Jazeera’s Mohammad Saleh has the latest.

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