Scott Bessent

US sanctions nine Lebanese officials for aiding terror

The US Treasury sanctions nine Lebanese and Iranian officials for sabotaging Hezbollah's disarmament.

US Treasury Secretary:

'America is suffocating Iran with naval blockade'

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent tells Fox News that America is suffocating Iran’s regime through financial pressure, frozen assets and a naval blockade.

Smotrich meets Bessent: 'We have true friends in Washington'

Finance Minister Bezalel Smotrich met US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in Washington, thanking the Trump administration and discussing Gaza disarmament and expanding the Abraham Accords.

Report:

Elon Musk tackled Treasury Secretary during White House clash

New report alleges a physical altercation between Elon Musk and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent at the White House, sparked by Bessent calling Musk a "fraud." The scuffle is reportedly what led to Musk's removal from the West Wing.

US Treasury Secretary:

‘Making Iran broke again at heart of US sanctions strategy’

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent vows that the US will shut down Iran’s oil sector and drone manufacturing capabilities.

Smotrich leaves for Washington

Smotrich will meet with several senior administration officials including the Secretary of the Treasury. 'The goal of the visit is to strengthen the economic partnership between Israel and the US.'