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Treasury sanctions operation targets Iran's auto, rail industries in latest economic attack

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

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"Operation Economic Outcast" was touted by President Donald Trump as Iran's "economic D-Day" when Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled it in August.

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  • Reported by CNBC World and published Thu, 01 Oct 2026 18:37:16 UTC.

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