Treasury Secy Bessent says EU "officially" joins US-led "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran

Iran Herald·September 4, 2026Sanctions

Washington DC [US], September 4 (ANI): US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Thursday (local time) said that the European Union has 'officially joined' the US-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' against Iran, welcoming what he described as the bloc's strong and early stance in maintaining economic pressure on Tehran as the West Asia conflict continues.