Scott Bessent & United States — United States Department of the Treasury
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, announced the sanctions and reiterated the United States' commitment to constricting Iran's oil network. He also warned financial institutions in several countries about secondary sanctions.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is the primary agency implementing the sanctions, targeting entities involved in Iranian oil trade and threatening secondary sanctions on financial institutions facilitating these transactions.
Apr 24, 2026 · 52 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, stated the administration's commitment to using sanctions to deprive the Iranian government of funding.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced the sanctions and is actively working to cut off Iran's financial networks.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, issued a statement justifying the sanctions by accusing Nicolás Maduro and his associates of flooding the United States with drugs.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury's Office of Foreign Assets Control published the list of sanctions and is responsible for enforcing them.
Dec 11, 2025 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, stated that the United States — United States Department of the Treasury will not tolerate Iran's military exploiting Iraqi oil to fund terrorism.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced the sanctions against Ali Maarij Al-Bahadly and the Iran-aligned militias, stating its commitment to preventing Iran's military from exploiting Iraqi oil.
May 07, 2026 · 20 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, sent warning letters to Chinese banks regarding Iranian oil purchases and is expected to raise the issue during Donald Trump's visit to China.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury is responsible for imposing sanctions and has sent warning letters to Chinese banks regarding their facilitation of Iranian oil purchases. It is considering further actions but is wary of potential retaliation.
May 13, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as the US Treasury Secretary, is a chief negotiator for trade and economic issues with China and is involved in setting up Donald Trump's visit.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury issued sanctions against entities facilitating Iranian oil sales to China, demonstrating the US's enforcement of sanctions.
May 12, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary, stated that his agency would relentlessly target Iran's ability to generate and repatriate funds.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury announced sanctions on three Iranian foreign currency exchange houses, further targeting Iran's revenue-generating sectors.
May 02, 2026 · 38 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, stated that President Donald Trump is working towards peace in the Democratic Republic of the Congo and that those who sow instability will be held accountable.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on Joseph Kabila and the Kenya — Kenya Defence Forces, using its tools to support peace efforts in the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
May 01, 2026 · 7 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, was instructed by Donald Trump to raise Jimmy Lai's release during trade talks with China.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury, through its Secretary Scott Bessent, has been involved in raising Jimmy Lai's case with Chinese representatives.
May 09, 2026 · 9 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 Department of the Treasury: United States — United States Department of the Treasury stated it would not renew the temporary easing of sanctions on Iranian oil.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, is set to meet with He Lifeng before the summit, indicating preparatory economic discussions.
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury imposed sanctions on a Chinese refinery for buying Iranian oil, demonstrating the U.S.'s use of economic warfare tools.
May 09, 2026 · 6 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, announced and directed the investigation into the alleged diversion of funds to Al-Shabab.
Dec 02, 2025 · 6 articles
Domestic
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Secretary of the Treasury, was named as a defendant in NPR's lawsuit.
May 27, 2025 · 13 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury, through Secretary Scott Bessent, signed the data-sharing agreement with the United States — United States Department of Homeland Security, which led to the resignation of Melanie Krause and is part of President Donald Trump's immigration agenda.
Apr 09, 2025 · 7 articles
Domestic
United States — United States Department of the Treasury: The United States — United States Department of the Treasury oversees the United States — Internal Revenue Service and its secretary, Scott Bessent, signed the controversial data-sharing agreement.
Apr 09, 2025 · 6 articles
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