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Iran's CBI Chief Dismisses Bessent's Sanctions Threats, Cites $33 Billion in Foreign Currency Reserves

Just now November 16, 2026 1 min read 📰 Press TV
📋 Key Takeaway

Iran's Central Bank governor responded to US Treasury Secretary Bessent's sanctions threats by dismissing them as premature, citing that Iran has successfully supplied nearly $33 billion in foreign currency to stabilize its economy. The CBI chief's statement suggests Iran believes it has sufficient economic buffers to withstand potential new American sanctions.

CBI governor dismisses new US sanctions threats as premature, saying nearly $33 billion in foreign currency has been supplied.

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