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Rubio and Bessent advocate tightening sanctions while keeping the blockade on Iranian trade in place, according to WSJ.
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Senators Marco Rubio and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent are pushing to tighten sanctions on Iran while maintaining the existing blockade on Iranian trade, according to a WSJ report cited by First Squawk. The stance signals continuity in Washington's pressure campaign rather than any easing of restrictions. The article did not specify new measures, figures, or timelines. Markets will watch whether the administration translates the rhetoric into expanded enforcement or fresh designations targeting Iranian oil exports.
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Scott Bessent, Marco Rubio, Iran, WSJ