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US Treasury Secretary Defends War with Iran: Short-Term Inflation for 50 Years of Peace, Says Must Escalate Before De-escalating
Summary: Amid escalating tensions with Iran by the Trump administration, US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that strikes against Iran may lead to short-term price increases, but could result in a nuclear-free Iran and long-term stability, emphasizing the need to escalate before de-escalating. Meanwhile, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to strike its energy infrastructure ...
Amid escalating tensions with Iran by the Trump administration, US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin stated that strikes against Iran may lead to short-term price increases, but could result in a nuclear-free Iran and long-term stability, emphasizing the need to escalate before de-escalating. Meanwhile, Trump issued a 48-hour ultimatum to Iran, threatening to strike its energy infrastructure if the Strait of Hormuz is not opened. These statements have sparked controversy domestically in the US, with some lawmakers warning of escalating war costs and inflation pressures spiraling out of control.
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