US Treasury Secretary Bezent said today that US sanctions are putting economic pressure on the Iranian regime, and Iran is taking military action as a result. Bezent said that the US government will continue to exert pressure; Iran's economy “doesn't have to collapse,” but the Iranian regime needs to “restore sanity.” In an interview, Bessent said that the goal of putting pressure on the US economy is to create a situation where Iran is willing to sit at the negotiation table. Bezent believes that America's “economic isolation action” will prompt Iran to seek an agreement. This action, along with blockade measures, has already left Iran isolated and helpless.

US Treasury Secretary Bezent said today that US sanctions are putting economic pressure on the Iranian regime, and Iran is taking military action as a result. Bezent said that the US government will continue to exert pressure; Iran's economy “doesn't have to collapse,” but the Iranian regime needs to “restore sanity.” In an interview, Bessent said that the goal of putting pressure on the US economy is to create a situation where Iran is willing to sit at the negotiation table. Bezent believes that America's “economic isolation action” will prompt Iran to seek an agreement. This action, along with blockade measures, has already left Iran isolated and helpless.