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US Treasury Chief Bessent Slams Iranian Leadership as "Rats in a Sewer Pipe"

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has slammed Iranian leadership, calling them "rats in a sewer pipe" unaware of ground realities. He asserted that the US has complete control over the Strait of Hormuz and will maintain a blockade until pre-February 27 freedom of navigation is restored. Bessent listed key pressures on Iran including dollar shortage, food rationing, and international isolation. The Iranian Embassy in South Africa responded with a personal attack on Bessent, calling him an "idiot" and referencing his "pedophile boss."

Key Points: Bessent Slams Iran: "Rats in a Sewer Pipe"

  • Bessent calls Iranian leadership "rats in a sewer pipe"
  • US asserts complete control of Strait of Hormuz
  • Blockade continues until pre-Feb 27 freedom of navigation
  • Iranian Embassy retaliates with harsh personal attack on Bessent
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"Rats in sewer pipe": US Treasury chief Bessent slams Iranian leadership

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls Iranian leadership "rats in a sewer pipe," asserts US control of Strait of Hormuz, and warns of continued blockade.

"It is very difficult for rats in a sewer pipe to know what's going on in the outside world. - Scott Bessent"

Washington, May 2

Calling Iranian leadership "rats in a sewer pipe", US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday said those governing in Tehran are unaware about the ground realities adding that international community has turned up against them.

Asserting that US has complete control over Strait of Hormuz, the world's most crucial oil chokepoint, he said that a blockade will continue till a 'Freedom of Navigation' is achieved which was prior to February 27.

"It is very difficult for rats in a sewer pipe to know what's going on in the outside world. Some color for the Iranian Leadership as they literally sit in the dark: 1. The United States has complete control of the Strait of Hormuz. 2. There is a hard currency, i.e. U.S. dollar, shortage. 3. Food and gasoline rationing are in place. 4. The entire international community has turned against you. 5. The BLOCKADE will continue, until there is pre-February 27 Freedom of Navigation," Bessent wrote on X while reacting to a report which claims that US Navy's blockade has put a dent on Tehran's strategy in the region.

Responding to Bessent's remark, Iranian Embassy in South Africa said, "Everyone knows that you and your pedophile boss lost the war, and those pathetic noises you make come from pain, not victory. You lost both on the battlefield and in cyberspace. Idiot."

On April 13, the United States imposed a naval blockade on Iran following the failure of the Islamabad Talks to end the war.

The US Treasury Department on Friday warned shipping companies and maritime operators of potential sanctions if they make payments to Iran for safe passage through the strategic Strait of Hormuz.

According to an advisory issued by the Treasury Department's Office of Foreign Assets Control (OFAC), it is aware of Iranian threats to shipping and alleged demands for "toll" payments in exchange for safe passage through the strategically important waterway.

- ANI

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Michelle N
Honestly, I think the US has a point. Iran has been causing trouble in the Middle East for years. But calling them "rats" is unnecessary and makes the US look petty. It's like watching a playground fight where both sides keep stooping lower. 😬
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Pooja D
As an Indian, I'm worried about our oil imports. Most of our crude comes through the Strait of Hormuz. If this blockade continues, petrol prices will skyrocket here. The common man will suffer – auto rickshaw drivers, farmers, everyone. Why can't these superpowers resolve their issues without dragging middle countries into it? 🙏
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Arjun K
I think the Iranian response was equally immature – calling the US president a "pedophile"? That's not diplomacy, it's mudslinging. Both sides need to grow up. India has a strong tradition of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam (the world is one family). We should mediate, just like we've done before. 🕊️
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Kavya N
Bessent is right about one thing: Iran's leadership is out of touch with reality – implementing food rationing while their proxies cause havoc across the region. But "rats in a sewer pipe"? That's crass. The US should act with more statesmanship. Meanwhile, India needs to diversify its energy sources fast – more solar, more wind. We can't be held hostage by someone else's blockade. 🌞
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James A
This whole situation is sad. Civilians in Iran are already suffering under sanctions, and

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