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Bessent: Trump to Escalate, End Iran War in 50 Days

March 22, 2026·19 days ago·via New York Post
Bessent: Trump to Escalate, End Iran War in 50 Days
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent lays out Trump's bold strategy to escalate against Iran and de-escalate fast, predicting just 50 days of higher oil prices before victory stabilizes markets. Facing Iranian attacks crippling the Strait of Hormuz and spiking energy costs, the administration unleashes levers like SPR releases of 172 million barrels, potential additional 50-100 million, and even temporary waivers on stranded Iranian oil to flood markets and starve Tehran's war machine. Read more about this...

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