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Fresh sanctions imposed on Iran
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· August 24, 2026
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Key points The measures, known as "Operation Economic Outcast," target over 60 entities, individuals, and vessels that help Iran earn oil revenue. The Trump Administration has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, aiming to isolate the country and disrupt its economy.
The Trump Administration has imposed fresh sanctions on Iran, aiming to isolate the country and disrupt its economy. The measures, known as "Operation Economic Outcast," target over 60 entities, individuals, and vessels that help Iran earn oil revenue. This revenue is said to sustain the Iranian regime.
The goal of these sanctions is to give Iran a choice between global isolation and a path back to normalcy. The US campaign of sanctions and pressure against Iran has been termed "Economic D-Day" by Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent.
Further details on the sanctions and their implications are available from the source. The US is taking steps to increase pressure on Iran, with President Trump making phone calls to counterparts around the world.
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Published: August 24, 2026 ·
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