Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime. Washington:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly conveyed to several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that Washington is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran "for the time being." The move indicates a shift in strategy of the Trump administration, moving from air operations towards increased economic pressure and maritime measures against Tehran.Rubio outlined the revised strategy during recent phone calls with allied foreign ministers, Axios reported, citing US... Key points and original sources are listed below.

• Operation Economic Outcast was announced on Monday by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, following earlier threats of an "economic D-Day" against the regime.S1

• Washington:US Secretary of State Marco Rubio has reportedly conveyed to several of his foreign counterparts in recent days that Washington is not expected to initiate new strikes against Iran "for the time being." The move indicates a shift in strategy of the...S2