# US Treasury gathers global financial institutions to advance Iran sanctions

https://mins.news/en/item/61420

- Reuters, 2026-09-16 17:50 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/middle-east/us-treasury-gathers-global-financial-institutions-advance-iran-sanctions-2026-09-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6aaad6d4a4391a00012674c6

> The U.S. Treasury said its Financial Crimes Enforcement Network convened global financial institutions on Wednesday to advance Operation Economic Outcast, a recent effort to isolate Tehran and restrict its ability to fund the war in the Middle East.

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