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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto
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Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency as part of a broader campaign to choke off Tehran’s financial networks.
Key facts
- The total seizure figure has since climbed past $500 million, and Bessent’s most recent comments suggest the running total is approaching $1 billion
- On February 27, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated airstrike campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and Revolutionary Guard command
- Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto
- Speaking at the Reagan National Economic Forum, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent revealed that the U.S. has seized roughly $1 billion in Iran-linked cryptocurrency as part of a broader campaign
Summary
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. has seized up to $1 billion in Iran-linked crypto. The disclosures come amid one of the most intense military confrontations the Middle East has seen in decades. On February 27, 2026, the U.S. and Israel launched Operation Epic Fury, a coordinated airstrike campaign targeting Iran’s nuclear facilities, military infrastructure, and Revolutionary Guard command centers. Iran retaliated with ballistic missile strikes across the region, hitting Saudi Arabia, Bahrain, Qatar, the UAE, and Iraq.