KABUL: U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has urged Iranians not to pay taxes to their government and to prepare for possible shortages of fuel and gasoline during the winter.
Speaking to reporters, Bessent said the Iranian government was unable to meet the needs of its people, adding that the U.S. government and military stand with the Iranian people.
Bessent also warned that economic pressure on the Iranian government would increase over the next eight weeks.
According to TAVANA, the U.S. Treasury secretary also confirmed that Washington had requested information from six European banks regarding financial activities linked to Iran.
Bessent said U.S. sanctions are focused on Iranian government officials and that Washington’s support is directed toward the Iranian people.