United States launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ against Iran FAST-MOVING

Operation Economic Outcast US sanctions Iran economy Scott Bessent secondary sanctions

The United States has launched ‘Operation Economic Outcast,’ a massive financial offensive against Iran described by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as an ‘economic D-Day.’ The campaign aims to isolate the Iranian regime by cutting off its primary revenue streams and financial connections globally.

As part of this operation, the U.S. has sanctioned approximately 60 entities, including individuals, companies, and vessels linked to Iran’s nuclear, missile, and oil sectors. The sanctions specifically target the ‘shadow fleet’ and focus on five key areas: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.

Secretary Bessent warned that any nation or institution facilitating money laundering or economic transactions for Iran risks being excluded from the U.S. dollar-based financial system through secondary sanctions. President Donald Trump has reportedly been contacting international leaders to urge them to sever economic ties with Tehran.

In response, Iranian officials have condemned the measures as ‘economic terrorism.’ Vice Foreign Minister Kazem Gharibabadi dismissed U.S. claims regarding the destruction of Iran's military and nuclear capabilities, while other Iranian leaders warned that countries complying with the U.S. campaign would face consequences and could be considered enemies.

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China · Donald Trump · Esmaeil Bakaei · Esmaeil Baqai · Iran · Kasem Gharibabadi · Kazem Gharibabadi · Scott Bessent · Strait of Hormuz · U.S. Department of the Treasury · US Department of the Treasury · United States

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[DISPUTED] Global refinery processing in the second quarter was 5.1 million barrels per day lower than the previous year, according to the IEA.
[● 3 SOURCES] Conflict in Iran has pressured the global refining industry, potentially keeping diesel and gasoline prices high for years.
[● 3 SOURCES] American gasoline prices have increased by approximately 60 percent.
[● 3 SOURCES] European diesel prices have risen by over 70 percent since the start of the conflict.
[● 3 SOURCES] Ukrainian attacks on Russian energy infrastructure have reduced Russian oil refining by nearly 30 percent to less than four million barrels per day.
[○ 1 SOURCE] Energy expert Ivica Jakić stated the government has mechanisms to control fuel prices, including floating taxes and VAT adjustments.
[● 3 SOURCES] The war has removed more than 20 percent of refining capacity in the Middle East from operation.
[● 7 SOURCES] The US Treasury Secretary announced a new campaign of economic pressure on Iran. n1info.rs · financije.hr · racin.mk · www.businessdaily.gr · otvoreno.me · +2 more
[● 6 SOURCES] Trump threatened enormous sanctions against any country that supports Iran or conducts business with it. www.harzkurier.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de · www.otz.de · puntacanahits.com · +1 more
[● 8 SOURCES] US President Donald Trump announced a comprehensive economic war against Iran. www.harzkurier.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de · www.otz.de · puntacanahits.com · +2 more
[● 5 SOURCES] Iran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei warned that countries assisting the US in its economic pressure against Tehran will face consequences. www.harzkurier.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de · www.otz.de · www.tvn-2.com
[● 11 SOURCES] US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the largest financial offensive the US has ever mobilized against an opponent. www.harzkurier.de · www.thueringer-allgemeine.de · www.braunschweiger-zeitung.de · www.otz.de · puntacanahits.com · +4 more