Bessent: U.S. Waging ‘Greatest Economic Isolation Operation in History’ Against Iran — ‘Strangling’ Economy to Force Change

Treasury Secretary Russell Bessent stated the Trump administration is implementing economic sanctions and naval operations against Iran, with officials saying the pressure will continue until Tehran changes its policies or government. Bessent characterized the effort as the greatest economic isolation operation in history. The administration has combined sanctions with naval blockade measures as part of the campaign. No timeline for resolution or specific Iranian policy demands were detailed in the statement.

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