In a recent interview, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent claimed that the United States is effectively 'suffocating' Iran through an economic blockade that began with an order from President Donald Trump last March. This initiative, dubbed 'Economic Fury,' is designed to complement the Pentagon's military operations, specifically 'Operation Epic Fury.' Bessent emphasized that the blockade is comprehensive, affecting all parts of the Iranian government and severely limiting its ability to fund military operations. He noted that economic measures are being enforced against anyone attempting to send money to Iran's Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC), which he described as a corrupt institution. The blockade has resulted in significant economic distress in Iran, with reports of hyperinflation and food rationing. Meanwhile, both countries are restricting maritime traffic in the strategically important Strait of Hormuz, with ongoing negotiations taking place amid a fragile ceasefire. Director of the National Economic Council Kevin Hassett supported Bessent's claims, stating that Iran's economy is on the brink of disaster, leading to widespread hunger.