US Treasury Chief: "Economic Pain" Worth Stopping Iranian Strikes

US Treasury Secretary Donald Bessent says Americans should accept some financial strain to achieve long-term safety from Iran. In a BBC interview, Bessent stated that enduring a "small bit of economic pain" is justified. The goal is to eliminate the threat of Iranian missile attacks on Western capital cities. His comments refer to the economic impact of strict US sanctions on Iran. These sanctions aim to pressure Iran to abandon its ballistic missile program and support for militant groups. Bessent argued that the short-term costs are necessary for greater national security. The strategy seeks to force Iran into negotiations without resorting to military conflict.