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September 3, 2026
European Union Joins U.S. Sanctions Against Iran
- The European Union formally supports the U.S.-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' targeting Iran's financial systems.
- U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent emphasized the campaign aims to sever Iran's financial lifelines and curb its nuclear ambitions.
- Iran's foreign ministry condemned the EU's decision, labeling it as succumbing to U.S. coercion and economic terrorism.
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- US pressure on Iran starting to tell, as sanctions and blockade biteSep 3, 2026 at 3:04 PM · Reuters
- European Union joins U.S.-led 'Operation Economic Outcast' as Iran cries foulSep 4, 2026 at 2:45 AM · CNBC