US keeps pressure on Iran as officials signal shift to sanctions
WASHINGTON: US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said Washington has not ended military attacks against Iran. He warned that further armed action could happen if necessary. Read More: US announces new economic pressure on Iran Speaking to reporters in Wisconsin, Hegseth also claimed the United States has full control over the Strait of Hormuz. He said oil shipments through the […]
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent engaged in a telephone conversation with Bahrain's Finance Minister, Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa, to deliberate on the most recent sanctions imposed on Iran. During the call, Bessent underscored the critical significance of maintaining financial pressure on Iran's precarious economic resources.
The Treasury Department disclosed on X that Bessent conveyed to Sheikh Salman that Tehran should not be allowed to jeopardize global trade or leverage the Strait of Hormuz against the world economy. Bessent also expressed satisfaction with Bahrain's enduring partnership and its steadfast dedication to upholding the global financial system's integrity.
Both officials concurred on the necessity of ongoing dialogue among the United States, Bahrain, Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) allies, and the worldwide community to curb illicit financial activities and enhance economic resilience.
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