# Expert argues Bessent is ‘banking on’ a threat

https://mins.news/en/video/31248

- Fox News, 2026-08-25 04:15 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vX48SCnmJxQ

> Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has threatened secondary sanctions against Iran. Foundation for Defense of Democracies senior fellow Miad Maleki weighs the implications of the threat and argues that Bessent is “banking on” it.

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