The US has halted Iran strikes “for time being,” with attention shifting toward economic sanctions, Secretary of State Marco Rubio said. The Treasury’s Operation Economic Outcast was announced Monday after earlier threats of an “economic D-Day” against Iran’s regime.
WHO:Marco Rubio
WHAT:Said the US halted Iran strikes “for time being” and is shifting focus to economic sanctions.
WHEN:Reported Aug 25, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Rubio said the focus is shifting to economic sanctions rather than strikes.
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