After nearly six months of conflict with Iran, the United States has shifted its strategy with new sanctions against Tehran. The Trump administration calls it “the single greatest financial offensive ever marshalled against an adversary.”

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “Operation Economic Outcast” with sweeping new economic sanctions aimed at further isolating Iran. The measures include secondary sanctions on countries that continue to do business with Tehran. Iran’s foreign minister called it a "desperate" move. #Iran #sanctions #bessent #Tehran #war #Heat

Host: Sean Callebs

Guests:

Yossi Mekelberg is a Senior Consulting Fellow with the Middle East and Africa Programme at Chatham House.
Amir Handjani is a Board Member with the Quincy Institute for Responsible Statecraft.
Barbara Slavin is a Distinguished Fellow at the Stimson Center.
Jamal Abdi is the President of the National Iranian American Council.