US Tightens Economic Pressure on Iran, Targeting Financial Networks
Translated & summarized from 0404 by baba
The U.S. Treasury Department imposed new sanctions on Iraq's International Development Bank for Investment and Finance for allegedly providing financial services to Iran. The sanctions are part of "Operation Economic Outcast" and target covert banking networks used to transfer hundreds of millions of dollars to Iranian forces and proxies. U.S. Treasury Secretary vowed to continue pressure until Iran's funding is cut off.
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- The U.S. Treasury sanctioned Iraq's International Development Bank for Investment and Finance for aiding Iran's financial access.
- The sanctions are part of "Operation Economic Outcast" targeting Iran's covert financial networks.
- These networks allegedly moved hundreds of millions of dollars to Iranian forces and proxies.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary vowed to continue economic pressure on Iran.
- The U.S. aims to deplete the Iranian regime's financial resources.
The U.S. Treasury Department announced new sanctions targeting the Iraqi bank International Development Bank for Investment and Finance, which the administration claims provided financial services and dollar access to Iran. The bank also allegedly maintained ties with Iranian entities and Iran-aligned militias. This action, part of "Operation Economic Outcast," also encompasses banks operating outside Iran and financiers within the regime's covert banking networks.
According to the Treasury Department, these networks have facilitated the transfer of hundreds of millions of dollars through shell companies and foreign exchange dealers in the Middle East and Asia. These funds are reportedly used to finance Iranian forces and proxy organizations.
U.S. Treasury Secretary stated that the noose is tightening around Iran's economy, asserting that even Iran's allies cannot save it. He emphasized that the Treasury will continue its actions until the Iranian regime's coffers are depleted and its remaining funding sources for its war machine are severed.