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Scott Bessent
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- 1Bessent hails global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines●US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent hails global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has welcomed what he describes as a global crackdown on Iranian banks and airlines, signalling intensified international sanctions enforcement against Tehran's financial and aviation sectors. The comments point to coordinated action by allied governments targeting entities linked to Iran's economy, though details of specific measures or which countries took part were not given.
- 2Bessent says Iran facing growing economic isolation●Bessent says Iran facing growing economic isolation as US pushes countries to cut ties
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran is facing deepening economic isolation as Washington pressures other countries to reduce or cut their economic ties with Tehran. The comments point to a renewed American push to squeeze Iran's economy through diplomatic and financial pressure, and the remarks are drawing attention as observers weigh how far the US campaign will go and how other governments will respond.