‘Operation Economic Outcast’: New Wave of White House Sanctions Against Iran Targets Crypto Assets, Tech, Gold, Aviation and Shipping

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced 'Operation Economic Outcast,' a new financial offensive against Iran targeting its use of crypto assets, tech, gold, aviation, and shipping. The sanctions aim to sever the Iranian government's financial capabilities as the Trump Administration's war nears its sixth month. The announcement was made on Monday.