# Bessent Unleashes ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ on Iran

https://mins.news/en/video/31069

- Bloomberg Television, 2026-08-24 23:28 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=r6NY13D-Ab4

> The program examines the political and global-business implications of U.S. pressure on Iran. Rep. Jake Auchincloss says he will not support any funding for what he calls a failed, illegal war and urges Congress to prevent a “forever war.” Former Trump economic adviser Stephen Moore says China is central to the success of secondary sanctions on countries doing business with Iran.

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