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US Treasury targets Iran with massive economic offensive
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a major economic offensive against Iran, aimed at isolating the regime by cutting off its primary financial lifelines. The strategy, described as a massive financial assault, targets five key sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and maritime transport.
Washington intends to penalize any entity facilitating money laundering or financial operations for Tehran by expelling them from the US dollar system. The measures include sanctions against over 60 individuals, entities, and vessels. The scope of the operation extends beyond Iran, impacting companies in Hong Kong and China, specifically in Shenzhen, that are accused of providing logistics, technology, and maritime services to support Iranian programs.
This escalation follows a period of stalled conflict and seeks to dismantle the networks used by Tehran to bypass international restrictions. The US government has warned that any economic relationship with the Iranian regime will expose the responsible parties to the full weight of American financial power.
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Donald Trump · Iran · Scott Bessent · Strait of Hormuz · United States · United States Department of the Treasury
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- [● 3 SOURCES] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new economic offensive against Iran to isolate the regime. ebtekarnews.com · www.elheraldo.com.ar · www.expansion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Sanctions include Hong Kong-based companies and Chinese firms involved in logistics and technology supply to Tehran. www.expansion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Clever Shipping in Hong Kong was sanctioned for managing the tanker 'Star Pione' to carry Iranian crude. www.expansion.com
- [○ 1 SOURCE] Washington is targeting more than 60 entities, individuals, and vessels to block Iranian financial resources. www.elheraldo.com.ar
- [○ 1 SOURCE] The new sanctions strategy targets five strategic sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and maritime transport. www.elheraldo.com.ar