Scott Bessent & The Wall Street Journal
21 shared events · Importance 15 · Last updated Jun 03, 2026
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Scott Bessent: As US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent has reiterated Trump's 'red lines' for a deal and has threatened to 'aggressively target' Oman if it facilitates tolls in the Strait of Hormuz, indicating the US stance on sanctions and maritime freedom.
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal>>> closed higher despite choppy markets, indicating a complex reaction to the ceasefire hopes and renewed fighting risks.
May 18, 2026 · 309 articles
International
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.
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal>>> closed higher despite choppy markets, indicating a complex reaction to the ceasefire hopes and renewed fighting risks.
Apr 26, 2026 · 590 articles
International
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.
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal reported on the United States' efforts to enlist other countries to help restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
Apr 20, 2026 · 607 articles
International
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.
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal reported on the United States' efforts to enlist other countries to help restore safe passage through the Strait of Hormuz.
May 07, 2026 · 362 articles
International
Scott Bessent: Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary, stated that Washington would use money from frozen Iranian accounts to offset damages inflicted by Iran on US allies and any tolls imposed for transit through the Strait of Hormuz.
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal rallied, with major indexes registering significant daily gains, driven by optimism for a Middle East peace deal.
Apr 20, 2026 · 497 articles
International
The Wall Street Journal: The Wall Street Journal>>> closed higher despite choppy markets, indicating a complex reaction to the ceasefire hopes and renewed fighting risks.
Jun 03, 2026 · 17 articles
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