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U.S. Tracks Millions in Iranian Leaders' Illicit Transfers

1/15/2026

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department has tracked tens of millions of dollars transferred out of Iran by Iranian leaders to ensure these assets cannot be retained.
The remarks came in a Newsmax interview where he explained the tracing efforts and blocking illicit transfers.
Bessent said, "We are now seeing the rats fleeing the ship," which highlights the consequences of the tracing and enforcement actions.

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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the department has tracked tens of millions of dollars transferred out of Iran by Iranian leaders to ensure these assets cannot be retained.
The remarks came in a Newsmax interview where he explained the tracing efforts and blocking illicit transfers.
Bessent said, "We are now seeing the rats fleeing the ship," which highlights the consequences of the tracing and enforcement actions.