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Scott Bessent
Every Vessel Hunter story on Scott Bessent: 3 stories, from 24 August 2026 to 27 August 2026. Newest: "Sanctioned Container Ship Reaches Iranian Port Despite US Blockade". Each story links to the ships and ports it names, so a name in the text opens the record behind it.
Sanctioned Container Ship Reaches Iranian Port Despite US Blockade
An Iranian-affiliated container ship under US Treasury sanctions has reached an Iranian port despite the naval blockade, hours after Washington announced a new phase of economic pressure on Tehran.
US Treasury Sets Cure Period Before Iran Banking Sanctions
Washington has signalled secondary sanctions on foreign banks working with five Iranian sectors including shipping, but is allowing a cure period for self-correction.
Washington Readies New Iran Sanctions and Presses China Over Hormuz
Scott Bessent has promised the toughest sanctions in history against Iran and called on China, which took over 80% of Iran's shipped oil in 2025, to help reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
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