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US May ‘Escalate to De-Escalate’ Attacks Against Iran, Says Scott Bessent

US Treasury chief made the comment after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iranian energy plants if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

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Treasury Secretary's Defense For Iran War Plans Sounds Straight Out Of '1984'

When asked about President Trump's latest threat to Iran, Secretary Scott Bessent had a chilling answer.

4 hours ago·United States

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South China Morning Post

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US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ attacks against Iran, says Scott Bessent

US Treasury chief made the comment after Trump threatened to ‘obliterate’ Iranian energy plants if Tehran did not open the Strait of Hormuz.

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USA Today

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Bessent says 'sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate' when pressed on Iran war

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a new interview that "sometimes you have to escalate to deescalate" as President Donald Trump has ratcheted up threats against Iran.

6 hours ago·United States

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"Sometimes You Have to Increase the Tension to Reduce the Tension"

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview with NBC earlier today that sometimes you have to increase tension to reduce it.

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US May ‘Escalate to De-Escalate’ Attacks Against Iran, Says Scott Bessent

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Treasury Secretary's Defense For Iran War Plans Sounds Straight Out Of '1984'

US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ attacks against Iran, says Scott Bessent

Bessent says 'sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate' when pressed on Iran war

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Treasury Secretary's Defense For Iran War Plans Sounds Straight Out Of '1984'

US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ attacks against Iran, says Scott Bessent

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