Scott Bessent: We Will Impose the Toughest Sanctions in History on Iran

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, responding to remarks by Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, stated dismissively, 'I wouldn't buy a rug from this guy,' while accusing him of stealing from the Iranian people. These comments followed President Donald Trump's announcement of an 'Economic D-Day' operation, aimed at the total economic isolation of Iran. Bessent emphasized that the US administration intends to impose the toughest sanctions in history to collapse the Islamic Republic's economy and halt its regional activities. President Trump also stated in a post that Iran had failed to utilize diplomatic opportunities to reach a deal. The US President claimed that Iran's economy and military capabilities are on the verge of collapse, warning that any economic cooperation, oil sales, or cash transfers to Tehran would face severe consequences from Washington. Trump asserted that these measures are essential to permanently prevent Iran from obtaining nuclear weapons.