# Bessent says U.S. eyes airlines, maritime industry and digital assets as Iran-related targets

https://mins.news/en/item/41982

- Reuters, 2026-09-02 12:25 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/business/us-eyes-airlines-digital-assets-iran-related-targets-bessent-says-2026-09-02/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a9815ad6f821100011647c9

> U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Wednesday that airlines, the maritime industry and digital assets could become targets as the Trump administration pursues its planned efforts to squeeze Iran’s economy.

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