Bessent Calls for Global Action Against Iranian Terror Financing at G7

• •Bessent urged G7 allies to join the U.S. in enforcing sanctions against Iran.
• •The U.S. has disrupted tens of billions in Iran's projected oil revenue.
• •Bessent emphasized the need for targeted sanctions to combat terrorism financing.

At the G7 conference in Paris, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent urged world leaders to assist the U.S. in combating Iranian terrorism by targeting its financial networks. He emphasized the need for 'aggressive and targeted' sanctions to disrupt Iran's funding for terrorism and its nuclear programs. Bessent highlighted that U.S. efforts have significantly impacted Iran's revenue, including tens of billions in oil revenue. He called for European partners to join in designating Iranian financiers and dismantling their financial networks. The remarks come amid ongoing military conflicts involving Iran, which have destabilized global energy markets and heightened inflation concerns. Bessent's speech reflects a push for international cooperation in enforcing sanctions against Iran's financial operations.