### [2026-08-24](/feed/2026/08/24/index.md)

##### Economic impact of the 2026 Iran war
# U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign involving new sanctions against Iran in a effort to isolate the regime. 




### Sources:

1. [Politico](https://www.politico.com/news/2026/08/24/bessent-iran-economy-01047365)
2. [The Wall Street Journal](https://www.wsj.com/world/middle-east/bessent-launches-operation-economic-outcast-to-isolate-iran-0e4db091)

### Changes:

1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces "Operation Economic Outcast", a campaign involving new sanctions against Iran in a effort to isolate the regime.  _2026-08-24 22:01:48 (First version)_
1. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announces Operation Economic Outcast, a campaign involving new sanctions against Iran in a effort to isolate the regime.  _(Current version)_

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