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Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure

The Trump administration's plan to crush Iran's economy will likely negate the need for further U.S. military operations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure

Published August 20, 2026 · Category: Finance

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The Trump administration's plan to crush Iran's economy will likely negate the need for further U.S. military operations, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said.

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Originally published at www.cnbc.com.

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