US Seizes Over $1 Billion in Iranian Crypto Assets Amid Economic Pressure Campaign

The US Treasury Department has taken a significant step in its ongoing economic pressure campaign against Iran by seizing nearly $1 billion in Iranian cryptocurrency assets.

The operation, known as 'Operation Economic Fury', is aimed at disrupting Iran's financial networks through sanctions and asset seizures. According to the US, this move will weaken Iran's finances and limit its ability to engage in illicit activities.

The seized assets include a $344 million freeze of Tether (USDT) on the Tron blockchain in late April 2026. The figure represents the cumulative amount seized through multiple actions rather than a single operation.