U.S. Treasury Initiative ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ Isolating Iran Economically, VP Vance States
Vice President JD Vance announced that the U.S. Treasury's initiative, 'Operation Economic Outcast,' is successfully isolating Iran economically. He stated that while China continues trade ties with Iran, many countries, including Turkey, Azerbaijan, the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Qatar, are…

Atlanta, GA, September 3, 2026 —
Vice President JD Vance has announced that the U.S. Treasury’s initiative,
Operation Economic Outcast, is proving effective in economically isolating Iran.
According to Vance, the operation aims to penalize Iran for its actions by restricting its economic ties.
Vance stated that while China has continued to maintain trade relations with Iran, a significant number of other countries are reportedly cooperating with the U.S. initiative.
These nations are reportedly working to penalize Iran through private cooperation.
The countries identified as cooperating include:
- Turkey
- Azerbaijan
- The United Arab Emirates (UAE)
- Saudi Arabia
- Qatar
Vice President Vance indicated that this multi-national effort is contributing to the economic isolation of Iran.
Further details regarding the specific mechanisms or timelines of this cooperation were not provided.
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