US treasury secretary announces EU joining economic pressure campaign against Iran
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the European Union has officially joined Washington's economic pressure campaign against Iran. Bessent emphasized the importance of collective action with allies to prevent the Iranian regime from funding its nuclear programs, weapons development, and terrorist proxies.
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent that the European Union has officially joined Washington’s economic pressure campaign against Iran.
In a post on X, Bessent thanked the EU for its "strong and early stance" after joining Operation Economic Outcast.
"The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime cannot exploit the global financial system to fund its nuclear ambitions, weapons programs, and terror proxies," he added.
"The world is sending a clear message to the Iranian regime: We will not stop until every remaining financial lifeline has been severed."
In a post on X, Bessent thanked the EU for its "strong and early stance" after joining Operation Economic Outcast.
"The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime cannot exploit the global financial system to fund its nuclear ambitions, weapons programs, and terror proxies," he added.
"The world is sending a clear message to the Iranian regime: We will not stop until every remaining financial lifeline has been severed."
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