'Stay away from Iran': US warning to 'bad actors' maintaining ties with Tehran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has issued a stern warning to international entities against maintaining economic ties with Iran. The administration is threatening new sanctions on airlines, maritime operations, and digital assets as part of a broader pressure campaign.
Why it matters
The escalation of economic warfare and military tensions between the US and Iran poses significant risks to global trade and regional stability in the Middle East.
US treasury secretary Scott Bessent has warned countries and businesses against supporting Iran, saying Washington is considering sanctions targeting airlines, maritime activity and digital assets as Washington expands its economic pressure campaign amid escalating hostilities.“We’re having fulsome talks with anyone supporting Iran,” Bessent said in an interview with Fox News, adding that Washington would “systematically take out bad actors.”Speaking on potential targets for further sanctions, Bessent pointed to airlines, maritime activity and digital assets, indicating that the US pressure campaign could extend beyond traditional banking and oil measures.“No one should support this regime,” he said.
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