Bessent Doubles Down On Economic Pressure Against Iran, Says It Likely Means No 'Large-Scale Kinetic Restart'

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the decision to double down on economic pressure against Iran likely means there won't be a "large-scale kinetic restart." (Credit: Getty Images)

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the decision to double down on economic pressure against Iran likely means there won't be a return to active military conflict.

"If we are doing the maximum economic pressure, then that means that likely there will not be a large-scale kinetic restart," Bessent told CNBC.