US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has officially joined Operation Economic Outcast. That is his X post dated 3 September 2026, 4:26pm,
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the European Union has officially joined Operation Economic Outcast. That is his X post dated 3 September 2026, 4:26pm.
Bessent wrote that Washington “appreciate[s] their strong and early stance,” that the US “stands firm with our allies in ensuring the murderous Iranian regime cannot exploit the global financial system to fund its nuclear ambitions, weapons programs, and terror proxies,” and that “we will not stop until every remaining financial lifeline has been severed.”
The move is Iran financial isolation — not a claim that Hormuz is reopened. Live crude and dollar stamps sit on Friday’s oil and DXY notes.
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South Korea is reviewing a Hormuz naval package — logistics vessel, P-8A maritime patrol aircraft, and EOD — after Trump pressed Seoul for an Iran contribution. Defense Ministry and Blue House say no decision has been made.
This is a preview only. August US jobs have not printed. The stamp is due 18:00 IST / 08:30 ET on Friday 4 September 2026.
Japan Finance Minister Katayama said US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent “understands, supports our position.” That is the wire stack from 3 September 2026 evening.