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Bessent says US pursuing Iranian assets worldwide

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  • US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington is pursuing Iranian assets worldwide.
  • Bessent says any recovered funds will be directed to the Iranian people.

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States is continuing to track Iranian assets around the world and that any funds recovered would be directed to the Iranian people.

Speaking to reporters, Bessent said, "We are looking for Iranian assets all over the world, and that money will go to the Iranian people."

He did not provide further details on the nature of the assets being targeted or how the funds would be transferred or managed. Reuters first reported the remarks.