Iran is trying to create difficulties for the US economy, while most Iranian statements are based on aspirations and ideas rather than reality, says Scott Bessent.
WASHINGTON, (UrduPoint / Pakistan Point News – 11th Sep, 2026) US Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, addressing a 9/11 memorial ceremony at the Pentagon, said that the United States controls the Strait of Hormuz and will complete the war against Iran.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Iran of trying to create difficulties for the US economy, saying that most Iranian statements were based on aspirations and ideas rather than reality.
Pete Hegseth said the Iranian government had wanted the destruction of the United States for nearly half a century, adding that the struggle against the US had never ended and was continuing today.
The US defense secretary said the war against evil would continue until Judgment Day.
Meanwhile, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent accused Iran of trying to create difficulties for the US economy, saying that most Iranian statements were based on aspirations and ideas rather than reality.
Bessent claimed that Iran was trying to rebuild its missile stockpile, but said the United States had destroyed 85% of Iran’s missile factories.
According to the US treasury secretary, Iran was rebuilding the missile factories that had been destroyed.
He also criticized the media, saying that by highlighting Iranian claims, the media was giving Iran an opportunity to present its position.
Bessent said Iran’s leadership was making only claims and threats, adding that these people were ridiculous to the United States.
The US treasury secretary compared Iran’s current situation to that of a wounded animal and claimed that the Iranian government was in its final phase, describing it as the last effort of a dying regime.
