United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control & Scott Bessent
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International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC is the enforcement arm for sanctions, having imposed measures on over 1,000 people, vessels, and aircraft. Its actions are central to the economic pressure campaign against Iran and its partners.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent is the architect of the 'economic D-Day' sanctions, promising the toughest measures in history. His actions could reshape global financial flows and pressure Iran's economy, but also risk alienating allies and China.
Aug 20, 2026 · 73 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control imposed sanctions on individuals and companies linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel's fuel theft ring, directly executing the sanctions aspect of this event.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, as the Treasury Secretary, made the official statement regarding the sanctions, highlighting the expansion of cartels beyond drug trafficking.
Jun 30, 2026 · 8 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: Executed the sanctions designations under Executive Order 13224.
Scott Bessent: Announced the sanctions, emphasizing continued pursuit of terrorist financiers.
Jul 23, 2026 · 6 articles
Regulatory
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC designated Shelbit, Kayvanpour, and Tether (cryptocurrency), adding them to the SDN list and freezing their U.S. assets.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent publicly announced the sanctions, emphasizing the administration's commitment to dismantling illicit financial networks.
Aug 07, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC implements sanctions, targeting Iranian financial networks.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary vowed to isolate Khamenei, reinforcing U.S. policy.
Jul 10, 2026 · 9 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: Designates entities and enforces sanctions.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, announces and justifies the sanctions.
Jul 24, 2026 · 7 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control is the specific agency within the United States — United States Department of the Treasury that announced and implemented these sanctions.
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the Treasury Secretary, announced the sanctions and reiterated the United States — United States Department of the Treasury's commitment to disrupting Iran's illicit networks.
Jun 05, 2026 · 16 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: OFAC sanctions entities and vessels involved in Iran's shipping network.
Scott Bessent: As Treasury Secretary, Bessent has imposed sanctions on Iran and commented on the economic impact of the war.
Apr 08, 2026 · 416 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control>>>, part of the United States>>> Department of the Treasury, added an Iran>>>-based procurement network to its Specially Designated Nationals List.
Scott Bessent: As U.S. Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent commented on the slow removal of the U.S. blockade, providing insight into potential economic aspects of a deal.
May 24, 2026 · 104 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent>>> believes elevated yields and inflation are transient and will subside when the conflict ends and the Strait of Hormuz>>> reopens.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control>>>, part of the US Department of the Treasury, added the Persian Gulf Strait Authority to its Specially Designated Nationals list.
Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent issued a statement regarding the new sanctions, asserting that Iran's actions prove the regime is desperate for cash due to 'Economic Fury'.
May 12, 2026 · 71 articles
International
United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control: The United States — Office of Foreign Assets Control issued warnings to financial institutions and ships regarding sanctions risks associated with importing Iranian oil and making 'toll' payments for passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 22, 2026 · 302 articles
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