Bessent’s Iran Threat Hinges on US Willingness to Hit China | The Pulse 8/25/2026

Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent stated that any U.S. response to threats from Iran depends on whether the United States is willing to take action against China, according to Bloomberg on August 25, 2026. The statement was made during a discussion on "The Pulse With Francine Lacqua," a Bloomberg program featuring interviews on global business and economics. Karen Ward of JPMorgan Asset Management, Maria Demertzis of the European University Institute, and Adrian Cox of Deutsche Bank Research participated in the conversation.

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