US Treasury Secretary Predicts End of Iranian Oil Exports to China Within Two Weeks

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent predicted the end of Iranian oil exports to China within two weeks. Fox Business reported that the Secretary's comments signal a more aggressive enforcement of sanctions intended to halt Iranian oil flows as part of the administration's geopolitical strategy.

The move comes as direct threats to oil supply from a major producer like Iran typically support crude prices. Bessent indicated that these measures are part of a broader shift in economic and trade policy regarding China and global energy markets.