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Brad Cooper & Scott Bessent

10 shared events · Importance 7 · Last updated May 09, 2026

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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, CENTCOM commander, stated that support for 'Project Freedom' is essential to regional security and the global economy while maintaining the naval blockade.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
May 03, 2026 · 22 articles
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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, the United States — United States Central Command commander, emphasized the importance of the United States' support for the defensive mission in the Strait of Hormuz for regional security and the global economy.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, stated that the United States naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
May 03, 2026 · 29 articles
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International
Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, commander of US forces in the region, claimed his fleet destroyed six small Iranian boats and advised Iranian forces to keep clear of US military assets.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, provided insights into the financial impact of the U.S. naval blockade on Iran's oil revenues.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, stated that the military was adjusting tactics in response to the conflict.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, believes the Iran war's impact is short-term volatility for long-term gain, preventing Tehran from developing nuclear weapons.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper reported to a US Senate committee that Iran's ability to threaten its neighbors had been significantly degraded, providing a US military assessment of the conflict.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, expressed belief that China would help open the Strait of Hormuz, indicating US diplomatic efforts.
May 15, 2026 · 33 articles
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Brad Cooper: Brad Cooper, head of United States — United States Central Command, briefed Donald Trump on options for Iran.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promoting financial literacy and warning against easy-money traps.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, the head of US Central Command, stated that American forces had completely halted economic trade going in and out of Iran by sea due to the blockade.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, has warned of new economic sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, aiming to inflict more economic pain on Tehran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Brad Cooper: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of Central Command, joined discussions in the White House Situation Room regarding the strikes on Iran.
Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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Apr 11, 2026 · 142 articles
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