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Bessent Announces ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Isolate Iran
Monday, August 24, 2026
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced Monday that the U.S. is implementing economic measures targeting Iran, stating that countries and businesses conducting trade with Tehran risk facing U.S. sanctions. Bessent did not provide a timeline for implementation or specify which sectors would be subject to the measures.
Original reporting: https://www.breitbart.com/economy/2026/08/24/economic-outcast-iran/
