Scott Bessent: “Iran was the largest state sponsor of terrorism.”

“He's not going to move to reschedule it, as far as I know. I have been bringing up the Chinese relationship with Iran in my meetings with the Chinese. And look, Maria, Iran was the largest state sponsor of terrorism. President Trump has made the the world safe. Who said Iran cannot have a nuclear weapon, they have to turn over their nuclear enriched uranium.” (14:46–14:50)

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