UK chancellor Rachel Reeves and US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent reportedly have an in-person argument during the International Monetary Fund (IMF) spring meetings in Washington in April, according to multiple outlets citing unnamed sources. The dispute centers on the war in Iran. One report says Reeves told Bessent she did not like his tone during the meeting, and that the exchange became heated enough to be described as an “argument” or “clash.” The reports add that Reeves had criticized the US approach to Iran before or during the meeting, prompting Bessent’s response. The Independent reports that Reeves responded to Bessent during the exchange and indicated that she does not work for the US Treasury. The Financial Times previously published the account, and The Guardian says the latest details confirm that reporting. The available reports do not provide further specifics such as the precise statements made, the duration of the meeting, or whether either government commented publicly on the incident.