Bessant claimed that "50 days of price increases could buy 50 years of Iranian denuclearization."

U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessant stated, "I think the American people understand that after a temporary price increase of 50 days—I don't want to be too rigid in my definition, but let's say 50 days—prices will eventually fall back down; and in return, we will have 50 years of peace, namely a nuclear-armed Iranian regime. Thanks to President Trump, the American people are beginning to understand that there is no prosperity without security." When asked if this meant prices would start to fall after 50 days, Bessant said, "I was just giving an example. I don't know if it will be 30 days, 50 days, or 100 days, but in return, it will bring 50 years of peace in the Middle East and a weakened Iranian regime." (NBC News)