US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has said that Washington will continue pursuing its policy of “maximum pressure” on Iran, aimed at systematically eroding the country’s financial capacity.
In a statement shared on social media, Bessent said the strategy is designed to gradually restrict Iran’s ability to generate revenue, transfer funds, and move financial resources beyond its borders.
He emphasized that the policy focuses on tightening financial channels to limit Tehran’s economic manoeuvrability.
The treasury secretary warned that any individual or institution found facilitating such activities—whether through covert trade, financial transactions, or other means—could be subject to US sanctions.
Bessent described the approach as the latest step in the United States’ broader efforts to intensify economic pressure on Iran under current geopolitical conditions, underscoring Washington’s determination to use financial tools as a central element of its strategy.
