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Scott Bessent: If I were an Iranian, I would get all my money out of the rial now.

On the recordMarch 6, 2025
If I were an Iranian, I would get all my money out of the rial now.
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Scott Bessent

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Bessent advises Iranians to withdraw their money due to impending sanctions.

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