Tehran, IRNA — Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf In response to the recent rhetoric from US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent—who had claimed Iran’s economy would collapse within the next two weeks—explanations were provided regarding the levers of pressure Iran holds over the US economy.
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Ghalibaf Responds to Bessent's Claims with New Economic Strategy
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September 30, 2026
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Iranian Parliament Speaker Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf responded to US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's claim that Iran's economy would collapse soon by outlining Iran's economic leverage over the US. This exchange highlights ongoing tensions between Iran and the US regarding economic stability and sanctions.
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