Bessent Says US Will Maintain Iran Maritime Blockade Until Navigation Freedom Is Restored
Summary
- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the maritime blockade on Iran would remain in place “until freedom of navigation is restored.”
- He said the US controls the Strait of Hormuz, while referring to Iran’s foreign-exchange shortage, rationing of supplies, and the international community’s isolation of Iran as Washington maintains pressure.
- Markets are watching the impact that a prolonged blockade could have on energy supplies and Middle East tensions, with progress in future negotiations and control of the strait seen as key variables.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reaffirmed Washington’s plan to keep its maritime blockade on Iran in place, signaling continued pressure on Tehran.
On May 1, Bessent wrote on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter, that the blockade would continue “until freedom of navigation is restored.”
He also claimed the US controls the Strait of Hormuz and referred to Iran’s foreign-exchange shortage and rationing of supplies.
Bessent further emphasized that the international community is isolating Iran, stepping up pressure on the country.
The remarks were interpreted as reaffirming the US position that lifting the maritime blockade could be used as a bargaining chip in negotiations.
Markets are closely watching whether the blockade continues, given its potential impact on energy supplies and tensions in the Middle East. Progress in future negotiations and control of the strait are seen as key variables.
JH Kim
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