Jacob Lew
U.S. Treasury Secretary
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View Timeline →What are Iran's $100bn in frozen assets and where are they held?
Iran's economy is facing a crisis due to decades of sanctions, which have limited its oil exports and hindered its ability to attract investments. A…
Blocking the Confirmation of Obama's Proposed Candidate in the Senate
Senator Tom Cotton blocked the confirmation of Adam Zubin as Deputy Secretary of the Treasury due to concerns about potential dollar transactions with Iran. This…
Kerry: Iran Fully Deserves to Benefit from the Nuclear Agreement
John Kerry stated that Iran deserves to benefit from the nuclear agreement due to its compliance with commitments. The Obama administration is working to assure…
Toner: Washington Will Not Allow Iran Access to the US Financial System
Mark Toner from the US State Department confirmed that the Obama administration will not allow Iran access to the US financial system, despite discussions about…
The Security Council Approved a Resolution to Cut ISIS Financial Resources
The UN Security Council passed a resolution to cut off financial resources to ISIS, led by U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew. The resolution imposes sanctions…
Welcoming the Start of Actions for Implementing the JCPOA; 'The First Vital Step' Has Been Taken
U.S. and UK officials have welcomed the start of actions to implement the JCPOA with Iran, marking a significant step towards ensuring the peaceful nature…
John Kerry: The Nuclear Agreement Does Not Aim to Reform the Iranian Regime
John Kerry and other U.S. officials defended the nuclear agreement with Iran during a House Foreign Affairs Committee meeting, emphasizing its benefits for global security…
U.S. Treasury Secretary: Sanctions Have Reduced Iran's Oil Revenues by $160 Billion Over 3 Years
U.S. Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew stated that sanctions have significantly reduced Iran's oil revenues by $160 billion since 2012, while supporting ongoing nuclear negotiations. His…
Israeli Minister Calls for Extension of Nuclear Negotiations with Iran
Israeli Minister Yuval Steinitz visited Washington to discuss the extension of nuclear negotiations with Iran, emphasizing the risks of a potential agreement. He insists that…