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Politics · US federal government · published 2026-09-01 · via Foundation for Defense of Democracies

Administration escalates Iran sanctions and shortens South Korea drills

The White House launched Operation Economic Outcast, described as the most extensive sanctions package ever aimed at Iran, to sever its financial channels. Additionally, the administration cut short the Ulchi Freedom Shield exercise with South Korea by six days, ending it on August 21.

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The White House has designated its new initiative as Operation Economic

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