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title: "Trump dismisses economic pain as US tightens Iran sanctions"
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description: "Trump stated that the economic struggles of Americans will not affect his Iran policy, which focuses solely on nuclear non-proliferation. The US has imposed new sanctions on 12 individuals and entities linked to Iran's oil sales, freezing their assets and prohibiting American transactions. The economic impact is significant, with war costs reaching $29 billion, rising inflation, and historic disruptions in oil markets."
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# Trump dismisses economic pain as US tightens Iran sanctions

Trump's sole priority: Trump said Americans’ financial struggles won’t influence his Iran policy, emphasizing nuclear non-proliferation as his only concern. New sanctions hit: The US sanctioned 12 individuals and entities accused of helping Iran’s oil sales, freezing assets and banning American dealings. Economic toll grows: War costs have reached $29 billion, inflation is rising, and oil markets face historic supply disruptions.

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