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#IranSanctionsOilFalls The United States has expanded its campaign to economically isolate Iran, targeting oil, shipping, technology, aviation, gold and digital-asset activity. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned Iran’s trading partners to begin withdrawing or risk secondary sanctions. Washington also sanctioned dozens of entities and vessels linked to Tehran. Iran’s rial weakened to a record low, while Iranian officials promised a stronger response. Despite the escalating rhetoric, oil prices fell as markets questioned how quickly the measures would reduce exports. The market reaction shows that stricter sanctions do not automatically create an immediate supply shock. Countries may receive time to wind down activity, and Iran has extensive experience using intermediaries to maintain trade. Oil could rise sharply if enforcement removes meaningful volumes or causes further shipping disruption around Hormuz. Higher energy prices would support inflation and gold but could pressure liquidity-sensitive assets. Bitcoin may receive some hedge demand, yet tighter dollar conditions could offset that benefit. Confirmed export data and shipping movements are more important than political language alone.