Bessent says 'many' U.S. allies have asked for currency swaps amid Iran war turbulence
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-04-23 04:14 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, Economy & Finance, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Wednesday that "many" oil-rich U.S. allies in the Persian Gulf have requested a financial backstop amid economic turbulence from the war with Iran.
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