US Calls for G7 Sanctions Against Iran in New Video

May 18, 2026 • Al Jazeera

US Calls for G7 Sanctions Against Iran in New Video

US Treasury Secretary Calls for Global Cooperation on Sanctions Against Iran

The US Treasury Secretary, Scott Bessent, has made an appeal to the G7 finance ministers to join the US in imposing sanctions on Iran. The call was made as the G7 finance ministers gathered in Paris for a two-day meeting.

Bessent stated that he is “calling on the world” to support the US-led efforts to impose sanctions on Iran. This comes amid global economic turmoil, which has brought together the world’s leading economies to discuss their response.

The G7 finance ministers are set to meet in Paris to discuss various economic issues and potential responses to global challenges. The meeting is taking place as tensions between the US and Iran remain high.

Details of the proposed sanctions have not been disclosed, but it is understood that they would be led by the US. The G7 finance ministers will likely consider the proposal during their meeting in Paris.

The meeting marks an important opportunity for the world’s leading economies to come together and discuss their response to global challenges. The outcome of the meeting is expected to have significant implications for international trade and economic stability.

Source: Al Jazeera