What Happened
Trump Administration Targets Iran's Economy After Military Action Fails
The Trump administration has announced a new economic campaign against Iran, dubbed Operation Economic Outcast, which aims to sever every remaining economic lifeline sustaining the Islamic Republic. The operation comes after military action failed to accomplish President Trump’s goals, and it involves choking off every last transaction that funnels money to Tehran. The plan raises questions about why such sanctions were not employed before military action was taken, and how the US will address China’s significant role in Iran’s oil exports. This development was first reported by The New York Times.