U.S. Treasury Secretary Calls for Stronger Iran Sanctions Amid Energy Trade Disruption

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent recently called on the Group of Seven (G-7) and other countries to strengthen sanctions against Iran, citing ongoing disruption to global energy trade. Bessent urged “all G-7 members, all allies, and the rest of the world” to enforce sanctions regimes to combat illegal financing for Iran and redirect funds to the Iranian people.