Washington DC, Oct. 24 -- US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Friday (local time) said oil exports from the Persian Gulf had surpassed pre-conflict levels despite Iran's efforts to disrupt energy shipments, asserting that Tehran's threats had failed to halt the flow of energy to global markets.

In a post on X, Bessent said, "Despite Iran's efforts to disrupt energy shipments, oil exports from the Persian Gulf are roaring back and have surpassed pre-conflict levels."

"The message is clear: Iran's threats have failed to stop the flow of energy to global markets," he added.

The remarks came amid continued tensions surrounding energy shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a key route for global oil trade.

Meanwhile, on Friday, Iranian...