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US Treasury Secretary: 'America has seized $1 billion in Iranian crypto assets'
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the seizure targets wallets tied to Iran’s regime as the U.S. expands Operation Economic Fury.
- The U.S. has seized approximately $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets as part of Operation Economic Fury, an economic pressure campaign launched in March 2025 targeting Iran's economy.
- Operation Economic Fury involves freezing Iranian bank accounts, seizing assets worldwide including properties, and pressuring foreign governments to cut ties with Iran.
- Inflation in Iran is over 200%, about 40-50% of troops are unpaid, and the government has been forced to provide food vouchers and restrict internet access, indicating serious economic distress.
- Iran's leadership is described as being divided between theocratic clerics and the IRGC, with ongoing negotiations occurring amid financial and military pressures from the U.S. campaign.
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The New York LedgerScott Bessent says US seized roughly $1B in Iranian crypto as regime nears 'end of their tether'
Scott Bessent announces $1 billion seizure of Iranian crypto assets and says Operation Economic Fury has sent the Iranian regime into financial crisis.
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