Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack
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The U.S. Treasury announced sanctions targeting Iran’s automotive and rail industries in an operation described by the Trump administration as an economic attack. The measures add to pressure on Iran through restrictions on key sectors of its economy.
"Operation Economic Outcast" was touted by President Donald Trump as Iran's "economic D-Day" when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled it in August.
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