Iran is in an extremely difficult financial situation and the gradual lifting of the blockade is conditional

US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent confirmed that Iran is now living in an “extremely difficult financial situation,” announcing at the same time the United States’ intention to gradually lift the blockade imposed on it, provided that Tehran responds to international demands, especially in the nuclear file.

In his statements, Besant revealed a qualitative step to track Iranian funds, stressing that Washington has confiscated Iranian crypto-currency assets valued at one billion dollars.

In the context of his review of the stifling economic crisis facing Tehran, the Treasury Minister indicated that inflation rates in Iran may have exceeded the 200% barrier. He added that this crisis struck deep within the military institution, as about 50% of the military no longer received their salaries due to the severe financial deterioration.

Regarding the issue of regional and international security, the American minister set a crucial condition for any political or economic breakthrough with Tehran, saying: “Iran must completely abandon highly enriched uranium, and under no circumstances can it be allowed to possess a nuclear weapon.”

These statements reflect the new US administration’s strategy to deepen financial and economic pressure, while maintaining a conditional path for diplomacy if Tehran abandons its nuclear ambitions.