# Iran sanctions, Israeli settler warning and China's space tourism

An episode of [Reuters World News](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/podcast/1665219519), 21 Aug 2026, 12 min.

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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. will impose the "toughest sanctions in history" on Iran. U.S. Ambassador to Israel Mike Huckabee warns Israeli settlers in Qusra they could face a travel ban. Walmart misses its sales target in a rare stumble. And excitement over China's space programme sparks new tourist attractions. 📲 Podcasts, breaking news, and video analysis from the source. Download the Reuters app here. Listen to the Morning Bid podcast here. Sign up for the Reuters Econ World newsletter here. Listen to the Reuters Econ World podcast here. Visit the Thomson Reuters Privacy Statement for information on our privacy and data protection practices. You may also visit megaphone.fm/adchoices to opt out of targeted advertising. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

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