Politics● ElevatedAug 24 · Aug 24, 2026, 7:11 PM
US Treasury Secretary launches 'Operation Economic Outcast' aimed at isolating Iran
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"Any entity that facilitates money laundering on behalf of Iran will be removed from the US dollar system," US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Monday.
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