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US Treasury Chief Defends 'Escalate to De-escalate' Strategy Amid Trump's Mixed Iran Messages

President Donald Trump has issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening its infrastructure, while Iran reciprocates with threats. Amidst escalating tensions and Trump's contradictory statements, the US Treasury chief defended the 'escalate to de-escalate' strategy, confirming funds are available for the conflict.

22 Mar, 16:15 — 22 Mar, 16:15
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vanguard-ngMixed3h ago

US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ against Iran – Treasury chief

Asked on NBC's "Meet the Press" if Trump was winding down or escalating the war, Bessent said: "They're not mutually exclusive. Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate." The post US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ against Iran – Treasury chief appeared first on Vanguard News.

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n1-bih22 Mar, 16:10First to report

Američki ministar finansija: Imamo dovoljno novca za rat s Iranom

vanguard-ng22 Mar, 16:15

US may ‘escalate to de-escalate’ against Iran – Treasury chief

index-hr22 Mar, 16:20

Trumpov ministar o ratu s Iranom: Ponekad morate eskalirati da biste deeskalirali

delfi-lt22 Mar, 16:55Latest update

JAV iždo sekretorius pakomentavo prieštaringą sprendimą dėl sankcijų Irano naftai

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