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Scott Bessent: “The U.S. Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved—directly or indirectly—in facilitating tolls for the…”

On the recordMay 29, 2026
The U.S. Treasury will aggressively target any actors involved—directly or indirectly—in facilitating tolls for the Strait and any willing partners will be penalized.
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Scott Bessent
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reason.com
May 29, 2026

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On U.S. sanctions against Iran's toll collection.

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