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United States targets Iranian officials, cyber groups and shippers with sanctions

The United States announced sanctions targeting Iran's military officials, cyber groups and shipping actors under “Operation Economic Outcast.”

By DoomRadar · Published on DoomRadar Aug 25, 2026, 2:06 AM UTC.

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The measures could intensify US-Iran tensions and affect shipping and regional economic activity.

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