August 22, 2026 20:46
US treasury secretary’s threats: psychological or real?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (AFP)
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Although US President Donald Trump has repeatedly vowed to destroy Iran, the recent remarks by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent triggered a sharper, more furious reaction from the Iranian leadership. Parliament Speaker Mohammed Bagher Qalibaf, a veteran negotiator and general, expressed outrage and announced that Tehran would draft new strategies to counter these threats.
August 22, 2026 20:46
US treasury secretary’s threats: psychological or real?
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent. (AFP)
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