Odaily News On July 31 local time, U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent stated during a cabinet meeting held at Camp David in Maryland that, following President Trump's directives, the Treasury Department continues to carry out an economic offensive against Iran and is actively tracking down Iranian assets worldwide. He also specifically presented what he called "economic achievements" against Iran in front of Trump: after advancing related actions in March 2025, Iran's largest private bank declared bankruptcy by the end of that year, forcing the Central Bank of Iran to print money extensively, continuously driving up inflation. Bessent claimed that Iran is now even unable to pay military salaries. These remarks immediately drew skepticism and criticism from netizens. (Jin Shi)
Odaily News According to the Washington Post, multiple officials stated that US European Command Commander Alexus Grynkewich privately warned the Pentagon this week that he lacks sufficient naval forces to continue protecting Israel from ballistic missile attacks, highlighting the resource strain on US forces caused by the ongoing war with Iran. The commander said that if he cannot obtain another naval destroyer, he will be forced to choose between defending the US "homeland" and defending Israel. A US defense official said that Grynkewich's warning is consistent with previous notifications made by senior US military leaders to the Pentagon when they perceived risks that required consideration at the US level. The official stated that such situations can occur when theater commanders compete for limited resources and weapons. (Jin Shi)


