The Pentagon has launched a new operation against the target.

The U.S. Department of Defense announced the launch of an operation called "Economic Fury" as part of new pressure measures against the Islamic Republic of Iran.

 

U.S. Defense Secretary Pat Hegset stated that this initiative is aimed at pressuring Tehran to make the "right decision" by applying maximum economic pressure. He emphasized that Washington prefers negotiations, but if necessary, tougher options are not excluded.

 

Hegset also noted that the U.S. military has previously transitioned from major combat operations to a global blockade and pressure system, and this experience can be reapplied quickly and in an even more powerful form.

 

According to him, under the directive of President Donald Trump, Washington continues its policy of preventing Iran from acquiring nuclear weapons.

 

The U.S. Department of the Treasury also announced it will intensify measures within the framework of the operation. According to Scott Bessent, Washington will use all available economic tools under "Economic Fury," and pressure on structures supporting Iran will be further increased. Treasury officials stress that this process is part of the "maximum economic pressure strategy."

 

Official information states that the operation is an expanded phase of an initiative previously referred to as "Epic Fury." The U.S. side stated that pressure and diplomacy will continue in parallel to bring Iran back to the negotiating table.

 

Earlier, there were also reports that the U.S. had intensified some regional restrictions related to Iran, including expanding control and pressure measures in maritime routes.

 

Officials say this policy is aimed at limiting Iran's regional influence and responding to security threats.

 

So far, the Iranian side has not issued an official response to the "Economic Fury" operation.

 

According to analysts, the new pressure campaign could further complicate the already tense relations between Washington and Tehran.