US Treasury chief: Iranian speaker admits regime cannot survive mass hunger
US Treasury Secretary Scott Besent says Iran's parliament speaker acknowledged the regime cannot withstand widespread hunger among its people.
Key Takeaways
AIUS Treasury Secretary Scott Besent said that Iranian parliament speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf admitted Iran would not survive if its people suffered from hunger.
The secretary added that the US will continue to cut off every economic lifeline supporting Iran's regime until it stands isolated, noting that Iranian leaders recognize the impact of US pressure.
Besent also stated that Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian has acknowledged the economic crisis facing Iran.