
AI-generated summary
Iran is suspected of having prepared attacks against high-ranking US officials and ministers for a long time. The finance minister is one of the people behind the US's economic pressure on Iran.
Iran is suspected of having prepared attacks against high-ranking US officials and ministers for a long time.
It is unclear how serious the threat is to the finance minister, who is one of the people behind US economic pressure on Iran.
Bessent "will not be deterred by the Iranian regime's threats," the US Treasury Department spokesman said.
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
The US can increase security around the finance minister and other senior officials
Likely · Within days
Diplomatic tensions between Iran and the US may increase further
Likely · Within weeks

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