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strikeApr 16, 2026
US Ramps Up Pressure On Iran With Operation 'Economic Fury' As Pete Hegseth Warns Tehran To 'Choose Wisel
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The Treasury Department has launched Operation "Economic Fury" against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, describing it as a move designed to escalate economic pressure on the Iranian government.
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The Treasury Department has launched Operation "Economic Fury" against Iran, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Thursday, describing it as a move designed to escalate economic pressure on the Iranian government. During a war press briefing, Hegseth urged Iran to “choose wisel…
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