US ramps up economic pressure on Iran, warns countries aiding Tehran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new campaign against Iran's economy, warning countries and companies that help Tehran evade sanctions. The effort targets oil, shipping, aviation, financial and technology networks that fund the regime.
The United States has launched a new campaign of economic pressure against Iran, aiming to limit the country's ability to earn revenue through international markets. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced the initiative, stating its goal is to cut Iran's economic ties with the outside world.
Multiple sectors targeted
The new campaign is not aimed solely at Iran itself — Washington is also warning third countries and companies that help Tehran circumvent existing sanctions. Particular attention is being paid to the financial sector, oil trade, shipping companies, the aviation industry and technology supply chains, as US officials believe these channels allow the Iranian regime to continue generating income.
Warning to trading partners
Bessent's announcement signals that the US plans stricter oversight not only of direct dealings with Iran but also of intermediaries that enable sanctions evasion. This means countries and companies that are not formally allied with Iran, but maintain economic ties with it, could become targets of new sanctions or other measures.
The source report does not specify concrete timelines for the new measures or lists of sanctioned entities, but indicates that the campaign's overall aim is to economically isolate Iran and reduce its ability to finance the ruling regime.
