U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Says Higher Prices Are Acceptable to Block Iran Nuclear Progress
Treasury Secretary Bessent said the United States would accept "50 days of higher prices for 50 years of no Iran nukes," framing short-term price pressure against a longer-term security objective.
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Treasury Secretary: The senior United States official who leads the Treasury Department and helps shape economic and financial policy.
Higher prices: A reference to rising costs, often linked to markets such as energy, commodities, or broader inflation pressures.