Ali Vaez & Scott Bessent

Ali Vaez: An ICG analyst, Vaez warns that sanctions pressure may harden Iran's position and prove futile without an open diplomatic door. His analysis provides a counterpoint to hawks.

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.

Ali Vaez: Analyst who commented on Iran's leverage, providing expert perspective.

Scott Bessent: US Treasury Secretary hinted at a possible deal, indicating economic considerations in the negotiations.

Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>>, Iran director at the International Crisis Group, provides expert analysis on the stalemate between Washington and Tehran.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent>>>, United States>>> Treasury Secretary, has vowed to use Iranian funds to pay for damage caused to Gulf allies and to offset tolls paid to the Persian Gulf Strait Authority.

Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>>, Iran director at the International Crisis Group, provides expert analysis on the stalemate between Washington and Tehran.

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.

Ali Vaez: ICG's Vaez urged both sides to stop the 'game of chicken'.

Scott Bessent: Treasury Secretary Bessent threatened economic isolation for Iran, adding to pressure.

Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>> is the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group>>> and provides an analyst's perspective on Donald Trump>>>'s strategy.

Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, stated that the US naval blockade is part of a broader economic embargo aimed at suffocating the Iranian regime.

Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez, director of the Iran Project at the International Crisis Group, warned that the conflict could escalate into a wider war in the Middle East and lead to higher energy costs and global market disruption.

Ali Vaez: Ali Vaez>>> is the Iran project director at the International Crisis Group>>> and provides an analyst's perspective on Donald Trump>>>'s strategy.