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.

​ 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. USA TODAY – Breaking News and Latest News Today Read More