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Bessent says U.S. likely won't restart large-scale Iran combat as it steps up economic pressure
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1:11Now PlayingTreasury Secretary Scott Bessent told CNBC on Thursday that the Trump's administration's plan to crush Iran's economy will likely negate the need for the U.S. to wage further military operations.
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