US Treasury Secretary Says Actively Tracking Down Iranian Assets Worldwide

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)