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US Officials Defend Iran Strategy; Ted Cruz Urged Pre-War Strike
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has defended the strategy of 'escalating to de-escalate' against Iran, stating that obliterating its power plants is the 'only language' the regime understands. Senator Ted Cruz reportedly urged Donald Trump to launch an Iran strike the day before the war.
22 Mar, 23:48 — 23 Mar, 10:11
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Times of IndiaMostly Factual154d ago
Ted Cruz says he urged Donald Trump to launch Iran strike day before war
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Read full article →hindustan-timesMostly Factual154d ago
Amid growing war with Iran, US treasury secretary says Trump is ‘defanging Iranian regime’
Scott Bessent said that Trump is using ‘the only language the Iranians understand” by threatening to destroy its power plants over Hormuz stalemate.
Read full article →indian-expressMostly Factual155d ago
‘Sometimes you have to escalate to de-escalate’: Why Trump’s Treasury Chief says obliterating Iran’s power plants is the ‘only language’ they understand
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