Scott Bessent has publicly used this exact phrase "head of the snake for global terrorism" to describe Iran, including in posts on X (formerly Twitter) and in other official statements during his tenure as Treasury Secretary. The statement accurately reflects his characterization of Iran.

Scott Bessent is not the U.S. Treasury Secretary; he is a private hedge‑fund manager and has never held that office. Additionally, the date (2026‑05‑03) is in the future relative to available records, and no credible source shows him making the quoted statement on X.

No credible sources or official posts show Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent using that exact phrase; the claim appears to be fabricated.

No verifiable record exists of Scott Bessent making this specific statement about Iran as 'the head of the snake for global terrorism' on X in May 2026, and the cited source raises reliability concerns.