US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has affirmed that Washington’s naval blockade of Iranian ports will continue, additionally claiming that there is a shortage of hard currency in Iran and food rationing is ongoing.

“It is very difficult for rats in a sewer pipe to know what’s going on in the outside world,” Bessent has said in a post on X, referring to Tehran’s leadership.

Offering “some colour for the Iranian leadership”, he outlines that the US “has complete control” of the Strait of Hormuz, and that there is a shortage of dollars in Iran.

“Food and gasoline rationing are in place. The entire international community has turned against you. The blockade will continue until there is pre-February 27 Freedom of Navigation,” Bessent adds.