The United States seized USD 1 billion in cryptocurrencies from the Iranian terrorist regime.

The Secretary of the Treasury United States, Scott Bessent, has announced an unprecedented milestone in the financial war against the regime of Iran. In a demonstration of technological sovereignty and political determination, the United States has achieved the accumulated seizure of approximately 1 billion dollars in cryptoassets linked to the financing networks of Tehran.

This colossal figure represents the total success of the actions taken to date, consolidating Washington's position as the guardian of global financial integrity. This offensive is the central pillar of the Economic Fury Operation, a strategic initiative launched in March 2025 aimed at dismantling Iranian networks that seek to evade international sanctions.

During his speech at the Reagan National Economic Forum, held in California, Bessent harshly described the effectiveness of the operation, stating that authorities simply "snatched their wallets away" and added firmly: "Some of them might be writing right now and not realize that their wallet has been stolen".

The growth of these seizures reflects an unrelenting acceleration: while at the end of April nearly 500 million dollars were reported, today's update doubles that figure, evidencing a suffocating pressure on the enemy.

Among the most notable achievements of this campaign is the massive blocking of 344 million dollars in the stablecoin USDT within the Tron blockchain, executed in April 2026. According to Treasury data, before this administration intensified the pressure, the Iranian regime was moving between 400 and 500 million dollars monthly through digital channels to finance the Islamic Revolutionary Guard and its illegal oil sales operations.

The regime of the ayatollahs has attempted various desperate maneuvers to sustain its economy, which is already facing rial devaluation, severe banking difficulties, and a steep decline in oil revenues. Intelligence reports indicate that sectors of the Revolutionary Guard have promoted the use of Bitcoin in maritime operations through platforms like Hormuz Safe.

It was even reported that Iran considered the audacity of demanding payments in Bitcoin from oil tankers transiting through the strategic Strait of Hormuz, a route through which nearly 20% of the world's oil circulates. However, the tracking capability of the United States has turned the blockchain into a lethal weapon against sanctions evasion.

The strategy of Washington is not only one of strength but also of smart collaboration, working hand in hand with issuers like Tether and blockchain analysis companies to identify and immobilize the digital wallets of criminals.

Additionally, authorities from Israel have confirmed that entities linked to the Revolutionary Guard were using USDT for their dark purposes, justifying the robustness of U.S. actions. Bessent was clear in stating: "The U.S. confiscated USD 1 billion in cryptocurrencies linked to Iran".

Finally, the government has assured that these assets are being held "on behalf of the Iranian people" and that a portion of them will be allocated to compensate victims of terrorism. With the promise of new designations from the OFAC and future confiscations, the administration of Donald Trump reaffirms that the use of digital assets will not grant impunity to those who challenge national security and regional peace.