Bessent: Iran’s Fate Could Be Regime Collapse, Uprising, or Deal
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines potential outcomes for Iran amid escalating tensions.
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Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlined potential outcomes for Iran amid escalating tensions during Wednesday’s broadcast of the Fox News Channel’s “Special Report.” Bessent described three possible scenarios that could result from the ongoing economic and political pressure on the country.
Three Possible Outcomes for Iran
Bessent stated that the goal with Iran “can be one of three states of the world”: the members of the regime turning on each other, an uprising from the Iranian people, or a deal that the country would be willing to stick to. He emphasized that the current strategy involves a combination of kinetic activity, a blockade, and an unprecedented effort to constrict and cut off the financial oxygen to Iran.
Bessent said, “We had six weeks of kinetic activity, we have the blockade, and now we have an effort never seen before, in terms of constricting and cutting off the financial oxygen to them. And I don’t know whether it’s going to be a week, a month, or two months, but they are going to yell uncle.”
He continued, “And the goal here can be one of three states of the world: One, the regime turns on each other. Not impossible. Two, we get some kind of uprising from the Iranian people. They’ve probably killed 50,000 of their own population, so very difficult. And then three, to get the Iranians, if they want to make a deal, to stick to the deal.”
Context on Past Attempts at Dealing with Iran
Bessent also referenced past attempts to negotiate with Iran, including the Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) that was introduced on June 3. He noted that the Iranians, a few weeks later, began firing on ships in the strait and being very aggressive. Bessent expressed confidence that if a deal is reached this time, the Iranians would be more committed to it, as President Trump had previously indicated that he did not think the Iranians were ready for a deal.
Bessent’s comments reflect the administration’s ongoing strategy to apply pressure on Iran through economic sanctions and military actions, while also seeking a diplomatic resolution. His remarks underscore the complex and high-stakes nature of U.S.-Iran relations, with potential consequences extending beyond the region.
The situation highlights the broader geopolitical tensions involving Iran and the United States, with implications for global security and international relations. As the pressure continues, the outcome could significantly impact the future of Iran’s political landscape and its relationship with the international community.
Source: Breitbart
