US Treasury Secretary Bessent says USD 14bln in gains for Iran from sanctions relief is a myth, treasury was able to unlock over 250mln barrels on the water with sanctions relief

The statement from Treasury Secretary Bessent downplays the financial gains attributed to sanctions relief for Iran, suggesting that there is considerable skepticism regarding the perceived benefits.

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  • Many gulf allies, some in Asia have requested swap lines.
  • Swap lines are to maintain order in USD funding markets, prevent the sale of US assets in a disorderly way.
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This could signal a shift in the U.S. stance towards sanctions and may influence geopolitical tensions in the region, impacting oil prices and currency valuation, particularly the USD. The mention of gulf allies seeking swap lines also points to concerns over market stability, which may affect liquidity in USD funding markets.

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