US Treasury chief says Iran port blockade will crush economy
By The BriefBrief
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Washington’s blockade of Iranian ports would destroy Iran’s economy. He described the blockade and the “Operation Economic Outcast” as measures that would “crush the failing Iranian economy.”
WHO:Scott Bessent, US Treasury Secretary
WHAT:Said the US blockade of Iranian ports and “Operation Economic Outcast” would crush Iran’s economy
WHEN:Reported Aug 28, 2026 at 1:36 AM ET
WHERE:USA
WHY:Bessent was reacting to and describing the US blockade of Iranian ports and “Operation Economic Outcast.”
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