US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said a deal with Iran could be reached as early as today or tomorrow, according to a report by Abu Ali Express. Bessent said the US holds Iran "by the throat" as it faces food inflation of 150–180% and cannot pay its soldiers. He predicted a 30- to 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz, which would lower energy prices.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Friday that a deal with Iran is imminent, possibly within hours, and would include a 30- to 60-day ceasefire and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. The statement, carried by the Abu Ali Express outlet, comes as Iran faces severe economic pressure: food inflation of 150–180% and an inability to pay its military, according to Bessent. He described the US as holding Iran "by the throat."
Bessent has made similar predictions in recent weeks. As The Zioneer reported on August 4, he stated that Trump's military threat brought Iran to talks and that a deal was possible within days. A June bulletin noted his earlier forecast of a signing by early next week. Friday's remarks are the most urgent yet, with the secretary explicitly naming a 48-hour window.
The Strait of Hormuz — a critical chokepoint for global oil shipments — has been a focal point of US-Iran tensions. A reopening would directly affect energy markets, which Bessent said are expected to see price declines. No formal agreement has been announced, and the statement is a single-source report, pending official confirmation.
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