US Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke with the Qatar Finance Minister; discussed the need for allies to continue to pressure Iran now to end its threats

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US Treasury Secretary Bessent spoke with the Qatar Finance Minister; discussed the need for allies to continue to pressure Iran now to end its threats

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