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Scott Bessent Says Trump Administration Is Ready For ‘Financial Violence’ Against Iran, Warns Banks ‘We Know Who You Are’

Aug 31, 2026 · 06:26 AM ET· updated 1h ago
Scott Bessent Says Trump Administration Is Ready For ‘Financial Violence’ Against Iran, Warns Banks ‘We Know Who You Are’

Scott Bessent says the U.S. will keep tightening Iran’s access to global finance as Treasury prepares another banking action.

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Why It Matters

The U.S. government is planning to make it harder for Iran to do business with banks worldwide. When governments use money and finance as a tool like this, it can affect global markets and how companies do business internationally.

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