US reacts to PM Modi-Iran prez meet; issues warning to countries 'helping' Tehran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has cautioned countries and businesses to avoid supporting Iran as Washington considers sanctions targeting airlines, maritime activity, and digital assets. In an interview with Fox News, Bessent stated that the US is conducting "fulsome talks" with anyone backing Iran and aims to "systematically take out bad actors." He emphasized that no one should engage with the regime, urging everyone to "stay away."
The warning follows a recent escalation in hostilities, with Iran firing on US allies in the Gulf after American bombardment. The conflict intensified after Iran retaliated against the US by attacking military bases in Jordan, Iraq, Kuwait, the UAE, and Bahrain. The US has escalated its economic pressure campaign, known as Operation Economic Outcast, targeting Iran's remaining trading and financial partners to choose between doing business with Tehran or retaining access to the US financial system.
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