Allison Hooker, the U.S. Deputy Secretary of State, announced a meeting with the heads of diplomatic missions of the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries and Jordan to cooperate in implementing the "Economic Exclusion Operations" against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
Open Dialogue on Regional Security
Allison Hooker expressed in a message posted on the social media platform X: "I was pleased to host the heads of diplomatic missions of the Gulf Cooperation Council member countries and Jordan for an open dialogue on regional security."
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She also emphasized: "Our close cooperation for the Economic Exclusion Operations is vital; as we work together to cut off the Islamic Republic and its proxy forces from the last remaining arteries to access the global economy."
Increased Economic Pressure on the Islamic Republic
Previously, the U.S. Department of the Treasury announced that as part of a new campaign to increase economic pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran, a special meeting was held with the participation of international financial institutions. The goal of this meeting was to explore ways to identify and block revenue streams and supply networks related to the Iranian government.
According to the Treasury Department, this meeting is part of the "Economic Exclusion Operations" aimed at limiting Iran and its proxy groups' access to international financial resources. Scott Basset, the U.S. Secretary of the Treasury, emphasized in this statement that the Treasury is still working to cut off any remaining economic arteries for Tehran.
This statement provided financial institutions with information about "key points, facilitators, and networks" that allow the Islamic Republic and its proxy groups access to banking relations in the U.S. These networks are used for money laundering, arms purchases, and financing terrorist activities in the region.
With the intensification of sanctions and maritime blockade by the United States, increasing pressure has been placed on the Islamic Republic. Reports indicate that the Iranian regime's ability to use the Strait of Hormuz as leverage against the U.S. has diminished. Additionally, the Islamic Republic is facing one of the most severe economic pressures in its history, which has restricted oil exports and reduced the government's access to foreign currency.
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