'We Outright Grabbed The Wallets': Bessent Boasts $1BN In Iran State Crypto Seized To Date
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Source: Zero Hedge
Published: 2026-05-30 10:30 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict, Technology
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Washington's economic war on Iran and its 'shadow' banking network continues, as on Friday Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the US has seized $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of the economic component of President Trump's Operation Epic Fury.
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