Bloomberg
Mnuchin Sees Long-Term Opportunity in Middle East
Sunday, September 20, 2026
Former US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin said at the 2026 Qatar Economic Forum that Middle East investment faces near-term uncertainty due to the Iran conflict but remains attractive long-term. Mnuchin called for strict enforcement of sanctions on Iran, including possible action against Chinese banks involved in Iranian transactions. He also stated the US and China should pursue a broader understanding on artificial intelligence policy.
