BESSENT PUTS IRAN’S TRADING PARTNERS ON NOTICE Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is threatening countries that continue doing business with Iran as Washington prepares its “economic D-Day.” The goal: cut Tehran off from its remaining economic lifelines. China faces the greatest exposure as Iran’s largest trading partner, while India, the UAE, Turkey and Germany also maintain significant ties. Bessent is expected to reveal new sanctions later today, potentially forcing these countries to choose between Iran and access to the US financial system.(*Walter Bloomberg)