The US announces a broad package of sanctions against Iran following the start of its economic offensive

The United States government has launched an initiative named operation "Economic Pariah" directed against Iran. United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the start of the operation on a Monday.

The stated goal of the operation is to cut off all economic options for Iran. This move is designed to increase pressure through sanctions against the Islamic Republic, occurring nearly six months after a reference point noted in the coverage.