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US Treasury Secretary Advocates Economic Pain for Security
Filed: Apr 14, 2026 at 3:04 PM ET
Summary: Scott Bessent argues that short-term economic pain is necessary to eliminate threats from Iran.
WHO: Scott Bessent
WHAT: Advocates for economic measures against Iran
WHEN: Apr 14, 2026 at 2:16 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: To eliminate the threat of Iranian strikes on Western capitals
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