Bessent claims Trump destroyed nearly 100 percent of Iran military factories and announces economic D-Day
“President Trump has dismantled Iran’s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100 percent of its military factories, and buried its nuclear program. We are now entering the endgame. At dawn begins an economic D-Day — the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against”
Bessent compares economic campaign against Iran to D-Day, launching financial onslaught
“In the Second World War, D-Day marked the historic beginning of a campaign with our allies to target and drive the enemy from its positions, including those in third countries. Today, in that same spirit, we are launching an economic onslaught against Iran’s financial connections https://t.co/1fLyobUucu”
Bessent cites Iranian President Pezeshkian acknowledging economic shortages and saying war must end
“Iran’s leadership is admitting what the world can now see: the pressure is working. President Masoud Pezeshkian acknowledged Iran’s economic shortages, saying, “The war must come to an end at some point.” Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, Iran’s parliamentary speaker, was even more https://t.co/IEopNO1cT8”
Bessent thanks Bahrain finance minister for coordination on Operation Economic Outcast against Iran
“I appreciate H.E. Shaikh Salman bin Khalifa Al Khalifa’s coordination on Operation Economic Outcast. Alongside @POTUS, we will continue to work closely to defend the integrity of the global financial system and cripple the threat of the Iranian regime. https://t.co/KuhXuPG0x5”
Bessent criticizes Iranian regime for funding foreign proxies instead of domestic needs
“As the Iranian people struggle to afford basic necessities, the corrupt regime continues to squander enormous sums abroad. Instead of funneling billions of dollars to its terrorist proxies, the regime should spend that money for its people.”
Bessent claims U.S. has guided 130 million barrels out in 14 days while Iran exported zero under blockade
“The Blockade and Operation Economic Outcast will crush the failing Iranian economy. The USA has guided 130 millions barrels out over the past 14 days. Iran: 0 https://t.co/fvSXKpXRgs”
“Treasury promised to sever every economic lifeline Tehran has left and finally end the threat of the Iranian regime. We also warned that Iran’s enablers cannot continue to enjoy access to the U.S. dollar and the global financial system. Banque Misr UAE decided to find out the https://t.co/bMPIrlbrFF”