Speaking at a late-Tuesday event, Netanyahu claimed that during their most recent encounter, he and Trump had talked about the potential for diplomatic relations with Iran.
He did, however, voice skepticism about the likelihood of coming to a deal with the Iranian government. “However, I don’t think a deal can be made with that set of savages there. You cannot come to an agreement, I assure you.”
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent expanded Washington’s secondary sanctions threats earlier this week, outlining preparations for the “economic asphyxiation” of Iran and threatening catastrophic consequences for those that choose not to join the effort.
The declaration was made nearly six months into a war on Iran that has reached a standstill, with Tehran obstructing most trade through the vital Strait of Hormuz and peace negotiations at a standstill.
Any organization “that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system,” Bessent promised.” Iran anticipated “another defeat” for Washington and dismissed the warning. Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated, “We’ve been waiting for these plans for a long time, and the government is and was ready and has a two-year plan to manage these events.”
Iran has managed to avoid sanctions for decades by utilizing intricate global financial networks. Millions of barrels of oil were still being exported, primarily to China, prior to the war.
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