Bessent says US to impose ‘toughest’ ever sanctions on Iran, urges China to cooperate

(Reuters) – U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday Washington will impose “the toughest sanctions in history” on Iran and urged Beijing to cooperate with the U.S., but China said sanctions will not help in resolving the issue. Bessent said he would hold a press conference on Monday to discuss details. “It is a one-two punch. We have the The post Bessent says US to impose ‘toughest’…