EU joins US operation to isolate Iran

The European Union (EU) has officially joined the US‑led Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to intensify economic pressure on Iran and strengthen its financial isolation.

According to Report, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on his X, praising the EU's "strong and early stance."

"The United States stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime cannot exploit the global financial system to fund its nuclear ambitions, weapons programs, and terror proxies.

The world is sending a clear message to the Iranian regime: We will not stop until every remaining financial lifeline has been severed," Bessent stated.

The operation was launched by Washington on August 24 and seeks to block financial and trade channels linked to Tehran.