- Will Bessent say "Iran" 10+ times during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "President" or "Trump" 10+ times during press conference?0¢
- Will Bessent say "Administration" 5+ times during press conference?0¢
- Will Bessent say "Secondary" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Facilitator" or "Facilitate" or "Facilitates" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Shadow" during press conference?0¢
- Will Bessent say "Maximum Pressure" during press conference?0¢
- Will Bessent say "Regime" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Network" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Evade" or "Evasion" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Negotiate" or "Negotiation" during press conference?100¢
- Will Bessent say "Asset" during press conference?100¢
Scott Bessent is scheduled to hold a press conference on August 24, 2026. (https://x.com/AlArabiya_Eng/status/2090459137008078912). This market will resolve to "Yes" if Scott Bessent says the listed term during the specified appearance. Otherwise, the market will resolve to "No". This market is explicitly about Scott Bessent's remarks during the press conference scheduled for August 24, 2026. Speeches, events, or comments that occur outside of the named, scheduled event will not qualify toward this market's resolution. If this event is definitively cancelled, or otherwise is not available by August 25, 2026, 11:59 PM ET, "-No Qualifying Event-" will resolve to "Yes" and all other brackets will resolve to "No". The resolution source will be audio/video of the event. For full rules, see: https://polymarket-upload.s3.us-east-2.amazonaws.com/market_products/Event+Mentions+Contract+DeFi.pdf
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is holding a press conference on August 24, 2026, to detail new U.S. sanctions targeting Iran as part of the Trump administration’s campaign of economic pressure. The briefing centers on “Operation Economic Outcast,” described as a coordinated effort to isolate Iran financially through secondary sanctions, warnings to foreign banks and governments, and potential enforcement actions that could limit access to the U.S. dollar system. This event follows recent administration statements on using maximum economic leverage amid ongoing regional tensions and negotiations involving the Strait of Hormuz. Trader focus on specific phrasing or policy signals reflects standard attention to Treasury remarks that can preview enforcement timelines, designate entities, or outline conditions for relief. No other major scheduled Bessent appearances are noted in the immediate window.