The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" that sustains Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping sectors.
Source: [France24](https://www.france24.com/en/middle-east/20260824-us-unveils-fresh-sanctions-to-sever-every-economic-lifeline-sustaining-iran)