Bessent says we'll see on potential Iran sanctions relief
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent suggested the U.S. administration could remove some sanctions on Iran depending on how matters proceed in the current standoff with Tehran.
Scott Bessent
US strengthens sanctions related to Iranian oil
The USA has intensified its pressure on Iran by imposing new sanctions on entities and tankers tied to Iranian oil exports, as the State Department seeks to undermine the IRGC's funding mechanisms.
US imposes new sanctions on Iran
The U.S. Department of the Treasury said it has imposed sanctions on Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority, a body created to review passage requests through the Strait of Hormuz.
Iran may begin mothballing its oil wells - Bessent
Iran may have to begin mothballing its oil wells next week as its storage facilities are rapidly filling up, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US preparing to impose air blockade on Iran
Businesses working with Iranian airlines risk U.S. sanctions, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said, calling the warning a part of a campaign to put economic pressure on Tehran amid the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
US extends partial easing of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil
Washington has prolonged the partial easing of sanctions on Russian and Iranian oil as problems in the Strait of Hormuz remain unresolved.
Russia to earn up to 2bln dollars from easing oil sanctions - US Treasury
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the maximum extra amount of oil revenue Russia could get would be $2 billion.
US to buy Iranian oil for first time in 30 years
The U.S. administration waived sanctions on the purchase of Iranian oil at sea for 30 days in its latest attempt to ease oil prices that have been driven up by the U.S.-Israeli war on Iran.
US considers removing Iranian oil from sanctions lists
The US administration is prepared to remove sanctions on Iranian oil transported by sea, with this action potentially occurring as soon as this month.
US may lift sanctions on Russian oil
The U.S. Department of the Treasury sanctions on Russian oil will be lifted if the Ukrainian crisis is resolved peacefully, which will contribute to a reduction in global energy prices, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
US moving additional forces toward Iran - Treasury secretary
The United States is sending additional forces toward Iran, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
U.S. has no plans to withdraw from NATO
The United States will continue to be a part of NATO, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.
U.S. imposes sanctions on Lukoil and Rosneft
The United States imposed further sanctions on Russian oil companies, the U.S. Department of Treasury said in a press release.
USA and EU to discuss sanctions against Russia in Washington
AP reports that Washington and Brussels will hold a meeting on new sanctions against Russia, with U.S. authorities considering a second phase of restrictions.
U.S. to strengthen sanctions against Russia only with EU support
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he had met with EU Commission Sanctions Envoy David O’Sullivan.
Budapest may host meeting of leaders of Russia, U.S. and Ukraine
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent did not rule out that the trilateral summit of Russia, the United States and Ukraine could take place in Budapest.
U.S. hits Iran with biggest sanctions in 6 years
The United States imposed sanctions on 50 individuals and entities from Iran, and more than 50 ships controlled by that country over what Washington called their involvement in oil trade.
Bessent urges Europe to join possible sanctions against Russia
The United States will urge its European allies to follow the example of Washington if it sets 100% tariffs on Russian oil buyers, U.S. Secretary of Treasury Scott Bessent said.
U.S. expects "flurry" of trade deals in July
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he expects "a flurry" of deals ahead of the July 9 deadline and wanted to keep up pressure on trading partners.
US increases sanctions pressure on Iran ahead of talks
The US Treasury Department has signed two new orders on anti-Iranian sanctions. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated the new sanctions would impact Iran's "shadow fleet".
