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Scott Bessent: “This is the first time the Iranians have ever been willing…”

Featuring: Scott Bessent, Republican | Secretary of the Treasury | National

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Bessent: This was Iran's BIG mistake

Published | Video Starts at 04:08

That is finishing the job. Okay, that's finishing the job. And to be clear that by whether it's the military intervention, the blockade or the economic fury, This is the first time the Iranians have ever been willing, 47 years have been willing to discuss not having a nuclear weapon. It was a verboten subject. And now it's on the table for the first time thanks to President Trump. That is such an incredible point. You're right about that. (04:08–04:16)

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Asserts that Iran is discussing not having a nuclear weapon for the first time in 47 years.

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