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Trump administration threatens new sanctions on countries that refuse to cut economic ties with Iran

Scott Bessent said the campaign targets nearly 60 Iran-linked entities and warns foreign firms they could be cut off from the dollar system.

  • Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled "Operation Economic Outcast" on Monday in Washington, a plan using secondary sanctions to financially squeeze Iran into submission and target its trading partners globally.
  • The war in the Middle East continues with no resolution after a 60-day diplomatic window expired last week. Talks have stalled over control of the Strait of Hormuz, which Iran has effectively closed to global shipping.
  • Supreme National Security Council Secretary Mohsen Rezaei warned that Tehran would regard any country's participation in the "economic war" as an "act of war." He threatened to halt all oil exports through the Persian Gulf if the campaign continues.
  • Experts warn the plan could backfire by spiking oil prices and closing shipping lanes, while uncertainty remains regarding potential actions against trading partners China and India. The United Arab Emirates has already suspended trade with Iran.
  • Diplomatic efforts continue as Pakistan's army chief travels to Iran to revive talks, while Oman's foreign minister is set to meet his Iranian counterpart on Tuesday to discuss the Strait of Hormuz.
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The market sceptically welcomes the promise of sanctions for all countries that do not cut off their economic ties with Iran. More information: The controversial evacuation of Air Force One: Trump escaped in a catering truck with his entourage leaving Rubio on board

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Reuters broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Monday, August 24, 2026.
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