European Union joins U.S.-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' as Iran cries foul
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-09-04 12:45 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Europe, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, Labour & Workers, Elections, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent praised the European Union for formally joining "Operation Economic Outcast," the U.S.-led sanctions campaign aimed at severing Tehran from the global financial system, as Washington widens its war to include economic pressure.
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