US Treasury Secretary and Bahraini finance minister discuss Iran sanctions
US Treasury Secretary and Bahraini finance minister discuss Iran sanctions US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in a call with Bahrain’s finance minister discussed the latest sanctions against Tehran, emphasising the "importance of sustained financial pressure on Iran’s remaining economic lifelines". The US Treasury Department wrote in a post on X that Bessent stressed to Sheikh Salman bin Khalifa…
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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