Scott Bessent earlier said the United States was declaring an "economic D-Day" on Iran, but his announcement named no specific countries beyond Iran and gave no timelines. Scott Bessent, secretary of the Treasury, unveiled what the administration describes as its most comprehensive assault to date on Iran’s economy. Key points and original sources are listed below.
- Scott Bessent earlier said the United States was declaring an "economic D-Day" on Iran, but his announcement named no specific countries beyond Iran and gave no timelines.S1
- Scott Bessent, secretary of the Treasury, unveiled what the administration describes as its most comprehensive assault to date on Iran’s economy. The plan, called Operation Economic Outcast, would sanction more than 60 entities that aid Iran’s nuclear and miss...S2