US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran
US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the European Union has officially joined Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Iran. In a post on X, Bessent thanked the EU for its "strong and early stance" after joining Operation Economic Outcast. "The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the…
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced that the European Union has joined the United States in an economic pressure campaign against Iran. Bessent expressed gratitude to the EU for its strong and early stance in Operation Economic Outcast. He emphasized that the US remains committed to its allies in preventing the Iranian regime from using the global financial system to fund its nuclear programs, weapons development, and support for terror groups.
Bessent stated that the world is sending a clear message to Iran: they will not stop until all financial avenues are blocked. The EU has officially joined the campaign, and the US appreciates their robust early stance. The US Treasury Secretary concluded by reiterating the US's resolve to sever Iran's remaining financial lifelines and prevent the regime from exploiting the global financial system.
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