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- 1Bessent 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.
- 2Bessent 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.
- 3Bessent predicts Iran's economy will collapse within two weeks●Sec. Bessent predicts Iran's economy will collapse "probably within the next 2 weeks." "They're going to make their fina
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Iran's economy will collapse "probably within the next 2 weeks," claiming Tehran will make its final oil deliveries to China and then have "NOTHING." He argued Iran is growing desperate for a nuclear deal as sanctions squeeze its oil exports, framing economic collapse as leverage pushing Tehran toward negotiations with Washington.
- 4Scott Bessent warns Iran's economy will have 'nothing' left within two weeks●Iran’s economy will have ‘nothing’ left ‘within two weeks,’ Scott Bessent warns
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that Iran's economy will have 'nothing' left 'within two weeks', according to the New York Post. The stark prediction points to severe economic pressure on Iran, likely tied to sanctions and ongoing tensions. No further details from Iranian officials or independent verification were included in the report.
- 5Bessent urges Fed to keep open mind on rates●Bessent urges Fed to keep an open mind on rates, citing AI productivity
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind when setting interest rates, arguing that artificial intelligence is boosting productivity in ways that could change the economic outlook. The comments add to ongoing pressure from the Trump administration on the central bank to consider cutting rates as AI-driven gains reshape growth expectations.
- 6Bessent Urges Fed to Keep Open Mind on Inflation●Bessent Urges Fed to Keep ‘Open Mind’ on U.S. Inflation Outlook
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has called on the Federal Reserve to keep an open mind about the outlook for U.S. inflation, pushing back against a fixed view of where price pressures are heading. The remarks put fresh attention on the central bank's next rate decisions and on the administration's pressure campaign over monetary policy, with markets watching for any sign the Fed will shift its stance.
- 7Bessent: US Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models for IP Theft●Bessent Says Trump Administration Will Scrutinize Open Source AI Models For IP Theft Amid Kimi K3 Buzz — ‘We Have The Ability To Sanction Them’
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the Trump administration will examine open source AI models, including Chinese ones like Moonshot AI's Kimi, for intellectual property theft, warning that the US has the ability to sanction those responsible. The remarks come as China's free, openly available models draw global attention and concern in Washington about competing with American AI firms.