United States Secretary of the Treasury
United States Secretary of the Treasury (2025–)
| Born | 1962-08-21 · Conway, South Carolina |
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| Party | Republican |
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| Education | Yale University (BA) |
Portrait: United States Department of the Treasury · Public domain · Wikimedia Commons
What this person said on the record, as reported, newest first.
In an exclusive interview with Meet the Press, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said an “energy supply shock” caused by the war in Iran is straining the U.S. economy and predicted that prices will come down afterward.
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NBC News
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tehran was unable to export any crude oil in September as the U.S. military blockade and economic pressure on Iran’s regime intensified.
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VOA Chinese
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent discusses the condition of Iran’s economy and the strength and resilience of the U.S. economy.
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Fox News
Oil prices rose Tuesday as concerns grew over escalating Iran-U.S. tensions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that all Iranian airlines would be shut down starting Wednesday.
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CNBC
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC that all Iranian airlines would be “shut down” starting Wednesday. He said Washington was pressuring Iran “like never before.”
CCNBC
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a large bank would be sanctioned next week as part of the U.S. strategy toward Iran.
CCNBC
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Ukrainian attacks on Russian oil infrastructure were contributing to the global energy crisis and pushing prices higher. He spoke after a G20 finance ministers’ meeting attended by Russia’s Anton Siluanov, whose participation and talks with Bessent drew criticism from Ukraine’s allies. A U.S. sanctions bill targeting major buyers of Russian energy is facing resistance in the House, while the EU is considering additional restrictions on Russia.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the administration’s sanctions are intensifying economic pressure on Iran and will “asphyxiate” the regime’s economy as inflation surges in the country.
FFox News
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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Reuters
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Strait of Hormuz route will eventually be bypassed and become “worthless.” His comments came after a sharp escalation in the US-Iran conflict, with US forces launching a fresh wave of strikes and Iran saying it had retaliated.
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Bloomberg Television
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to hold a press conference Monday to present details of the US plan to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners after nearly six months of war.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference to announce new sanctions and economic measures targeting Iran.
FFox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 23:51
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the United States will impose what he calls the “toughest sanctions” in history against Iran. He says the measures, combined with a naval blockade, would be enough to “collapse” the regime.
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ABC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-23 14:55
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference on Monday, according to a statement. The announcement follows a U.S. warning of additional sanctions on Iran and efforts to bring down long-dated Treasury yields.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged allies to choose whether they support Washington’s effort to “squash” Iran’s economy, warning that countries doing business with Tehran could face US sanctions. He described the planned measures as the world’s largest coordinated economic isolation campaign, with more details due on 24 August.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-20 18:40
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Thursday that he will hold a press conference on Monday to explain exactly what the United States plans to do regarding Iran.
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Thursday that the United States would impose measures on Iran that have “never been seen.”
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that an agreement with Iran could be reached as early as Tuesday or Wednesday. He said the deal could allow the Strait of Hormuz to reopen. The comments were reported by CNBC. The statement points to a possible diplomatic step focused on restoring access through the strategic waterway.
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CGTNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-04 11:44
