The U.S. Is Targeting Tehran's Remaining Financial Lifelines With New Sanctions

Fuente: International Business Times

The Treasury Department said the measures are part of "Operation Economic Outcast," an intensified sanctions campaign to cut off revenue and financial channels available to the Iranian government. Amid Farahi/AFP via Getty Images The Trump administration expanded its economic campaign against Iran, imposing new sanctions on the country's automotive and rail industries while targeting foreign companies accused of helping Tehran sustain its industrial base and evade U. S.