The challenges facing Operation Economic Outcast in the US-Israel conflict with Iran

Pakistan announced it will not adhere to the latest U.S. sanctions on Iran and will maintain trade with its neighbor, following a similar stance from China. The sanctions, described by U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent as the toughest ever, aim to isolate Iran economically. Critics argue that such sanctions historically fail to topple determined governments and may provoke a broader international backlash, particularly from China, which imports over 80% of Iran’s oil.

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