Treasury Chief Bessent Touts Iran Port Blockade In Senate Budget Testimony
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Treasury Chief Bessent touted the Iran port blockade during live testimony on the Treasury budget request before a Senate committee. She appeared to defend the policy as part of the department's broader efforts to use financial and trade tools against Tehran. The hearing, streamed live by PBS, focused on funding priorities and enforcement authorities the Treasury seeks in the coming fiscal year.