Brief by Shorts91 Newsdesk / 06:33pm on 13 Mar 2026,Friday International
Scott Bessent, the US Treasury Secretary, abruptly paused a live interview at the White House after being summoned by President Donald Trump to the Situation Room amid the ongoing Iran war. The interruption occurred while Bessent was speaking with Sky News journalist Wilfred Frost. He removed his microphone and left immediately after an aide said the president wanted him “right away.” The interview resumed nearly two hours later, with Bessent appearing visibly shaken and speaking with a trembling voice. He said Trump was “in great spirits” and claimed the US mission against Iran was progressing “ahead of schedule,” but he avoided giving detailed updates about the situation.
