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Scott Bessent & Steve Witkoff

13 shared events · Importance 8 · Last updated Apr 27, 2026

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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, Donald Trump's treasury secretary, stated that failure by Vladimir Putin to negotiate in good faith could lead to additional sanctions against Russia.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff is Donald Trump's envoy and expressed optimism about the upcoming calls with Vladimir Putin, believing they will be successful in clearing the logjam.
May 19, 2025 · 9 articles
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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.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff, as a US special envoy, is part of the US delegation traveling to Pakistan for talks with Iranian representatives, indicating continued US diplomatic engagement.
Apr 11, 2026 · 283 articles
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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.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff, Donald Trump's special envoy, is part of the US delegation leading the mediated talks with Iran in Islamabad.
Apr 08, 2026 · 702 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the U.S. Treasury Secretary, expressed the administration's desire for China to pressure Iran to open the Strait of Hormuz.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff is a U.S. envoy exploring a diplomatic solution with Iran regarding its nuclear material.
May 05, 2026 · 18 articles
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Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, was among the officials present at a garden party during the state visit.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff was sent as a US special envoy to Pakistan to hear out the Iranians regarding the conflict.
Apr 14, 2026 · 260 articles
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International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.
Steve Witkoff: Steve Witkoff, a US envoy, reportedly asked for Iran's nuclear program to be included in the negotiations.
Apr 28, 2026 · 27 articles
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May 01, 2025 · 10 articles
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Feb 28, 2026 · 358 articles
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Mar 26, 2026 · 6 articles
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Mar 17, 2026 · 108 articles
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Apr 12, 2026 · 167 articles
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