Washington, Aug. 25 -- The United States has unveiled a sweeping new sanctions operation targeting Iran's military leadership, weapons procurement networks, cyber operations and illicit petroleum trade, in what Washington calls an effort to disrupt the financial infrastructure supporting Tehran's regional activities.
The US State Department said the action, dubbed "Operation Economic Outcast," targets "multiple entities, individuals, and vessels enabling the Iranian regime's destabilizing activities."According to State Department spokesperson Thomas "Tommy" Pigott, the measures focus on Iranian officials accused of directing attacks against US forces and regional partners, entities involved in intelligence gathering and military procuremen...