Scott Bessent & United States — United States Central Command
17 shared events · Importance 12 · Last updated May 09, 2026
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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.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command announced its support for 'Project Freedom' with significant military assets and personnel, while also maintaining the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
May 03, 2026 · 29 articles
International
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.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command (CENTCOM) announced its forces would begin supporting 'Project Freedom' with significant military assets to guide ships through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 22 articles
International
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.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command (CENTCOM) is leading 'Project Freedom', deploying military assets and reporting on successful transits and destruction of Iranian vessels.
May 03, 2026 · 81 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the United States Treasury Secretary, commented on the limited revenue Iran has gained from tolls and the impending need for Iran to shut in oil wells due to storage filling up.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command will be deploying guided-missile destroyers, aircraft, drones, and service members to support 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 109 articles
International
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.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command, led by Admiral Brad Cooper, oversees military operations in the Middle East and is adjusting tactics in response to the ongoing situation with Iran.
Apr 08, 2026 · 307 articles
International
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.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command is enforcing the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports, reporting that no ships have passed and several have complied with orders to turn around.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, U.S. Treasury Secretary, commented on Iran's low toll collection from the Strait of Hormuz and its dwindling oil storage.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command announced its forces would support 'Project Freedom' in the Strait of Hormuz.
May 03, 2026 · 41 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, asserted the United States' control over the Strait of Hormuz, aiming to reassure markets despite ongoing disruptions.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command is actively supporting 'Project Freedom' by deploying military forces to assist commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz and enforce a blockade of Iranian ports.
May 04, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as US Treasury Secretary, criticized China for hoarding oil during the war, indicating US concerns about global energy market stability.
United States — United States Central Command: United States — United States Central Command released an image of a guided-missile destroyer intercepting an Iranian-flagged ship near the Strait of Hormuz and stated it redirected 33 ships since the blockade.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is promoting financial literacy and warning against easy-money traps.
United States — United States Central Command: Admiral Brad Cooper, head of United States — United States Central Command, briefed Donald Trump on options for Iran.
May 01, 2026 · 6 articles
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