PoliticsLive: Bessent Press Conference on Iran
Scott Bessent is holding a live press conference focused on Iran.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 17:09
Live: Bessent Press Conference on Iran
Scott Bessent
United States Secretary of the Treasury
Profile details
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
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- Bessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI ties
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States and China should recognize their differences over artificial intelligence while exploring cooperation to reduce its risks and competing for AI supremacy.
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Reuters - Bessent says U.S. and China should ‘harbor no illusions’ as they cooperate and compete on AI
Bessent said the United States and China should have no illusions as they both cooperate and compete on AI. During Xi’s September visit, Washington and Beijing agreed to start an AI dialogue and establish a communications channel to help defuse serious incidents.
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CNBC - Bessent says US and China should stay clear-eyed on AI cooperation and competition
The United States and China should recognize their differences on artificial intelligence while exploring cooperation to reduce the technology’s risks and competing for AI supremacy, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday.
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Reuters - Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds fraud task force press conference in St. Cloud
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds a press conference for a fraud task force in St. Cloud, Minnesota.
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The White House
- Bessent sees crypto as a new tool to keep the U.S. dollar on top
Speaking at Ripple’s conference, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said crypto could help preserve the dollar’s leading position. He said SEC and CFTC action may fill the gap left by the Clarity Act’s failure while curbing crypto debanking.
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CoinDesk - Bessent warns Zelenskyy to ‘be very careful’ over claims the U.S. is throttling Starlink
Bessent cautioned Zelenskyy over allegations that the U.S. is slowing Starlink. The high-speed satellite internet service, provided by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, is critical to Ukraine’s defense.
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CNBC - Scott Bessent says ‘no one has been tougher on Russian sanctions’ than Trump: Full interview
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent defended the Trump administration’s policies on Meet the Press after the president waived a sweeping Russia sanctions law and struck a diesel deal with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
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NBC News - Bessent calls Zelenskyy ‘reckless’ over claim that U.S. government slowed Starlink
In an exclusive Meet the Press interview, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent does not definitively say whether Ukraine is a U.S. ally. His remarks follow Ukrainian President Zelenskyy’s claim that the U.S. government slowed Starlink, a critical satellite network Ukraine uses for defense.
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NBC News - Bessent says prices will fall after Iran war: ‘We will get to the other side’
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 - Bessent calls for World Bank reforms, including upstream oil and gas financing
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent laid out a lengthy set of demands for the World Bank aligned with the Trump administration’s interests. They include lifting its ban on financing upstream oil and gas projects, directing resources toward deep-sea critical-mineral mining and changing procurement policies.
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EconomyLIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent speaks about further sanctions against Iran
At a briefing, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is presenting additional penalties for Iran and linking them to the economic-pressure campaign he and President Donald Trump call an “economic D-Day.”
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 17:02
LIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent speaks about further sanctions against Iran
WorldLIVE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds press conference on planned Iran sanctions
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference expected to provide details on planned sanctions against Iran.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:28
LIVE: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent holds press conference on planned Iran sanctions
WorldLive: Treasury Secretary Bessent rolls out new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned in a Sunday op-ed that an “economic D-Day” is coming for Iran and threatened countries doing business with Tehran, without providing much detail. He is scheduled to hold a news conference Monday at 1 p.m.
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CNNOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 15:28
Live: Treasury Secretary Bessent rolls out new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran
PoliticsLIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent details economic sanctions against Iran
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference to detail further economic sanctions against Iran.
NNBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 14:24
LIVE: Treasury Secretary Bessent details economic sanctions against Iran
EconomyBessent could tap nearly $1 trillion Treasury account to fund bond buybacks, sources say
Sources say Treasury Secretary Bessent could use nearly $1 trillion in the Treasury General Account to finance bond buybacks. Drawing on the account would give the Treasury considerable power to influence long-term bond yields.
CCNBCOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-24 13:17
Bessent could tap nearly $1 trillion Treasury account to fund bond buybacks, sources say
WorldBessent issues CHILLING warning to Iranian allies
The Trump administration has imposed massive economic sanctions on Iran to increase pressure on Tehran. The discussion examines the geopolitical and economic fallout as Iranian oil threats escalate.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 11:15
Bessent issues CHILLING warning to Iranian allies
EconomyCanada Sees Long Trade War With US as Bessent Prepares Iran Plan
Prime Minister Mark Carney’s government sees little prospect of restarting negotiations with President Donald Trump before the midterm elections after trade talks collapsed, people familiar with the matter said. Iran’s rial fell to a record low against the dollar amid a growing US campaign to damage the country’s economy after nearly six months of war, trading at 1.992 million per dollar on the unregulated market Monday.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 09:12
Canada Sees Long Trade War With US as Bessent Prepares Iran Plan
PoliticsIran Economic Isolation Plan: Bessent Set to Unveil Details
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.
BBloomberg TelevisionOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-24 07:22
Iran Economic Isolation Plan: Bessent Set to Unveil Details
PoliticsWATCH LIVE: Bessent announces new sanctions targeting Iran
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
WATCH LIVE: Bessent announces new sanctions targeting Iran
