# Bessent says ‘you are either with us or against us’ after new Iran-linked sanctions

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/bessent-says-you-are-either-with-us-or-against-us-after-new-iran-linked-sanctions/
- Published: 2026-11-04T20:47:11+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-05T03:39:50+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/bessent-says-you-are-either-us-or-against-us-after-new-iran-linked
- Topics: Americas, Geopolitics, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- The US announced new Iran-linked sanctions.
- Bessent warned supporters they could be sanctioned.
- The measures target an alleged oil tanker network.

## Summary

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that governments and businesses must choose whether to cooperate with Washington or face sanctions, following new US measures linked to Iran. The sanctions target a network the Treasury describes as helping Iran’s shadow fleet of oil tankers, signalling continued pressure on those accused of supporting Tehran.

Bessent said the US would pursue supporters of the Iranian government across land, sea and air under Operation Economic Outcast. The article does not specify the number of people or entities sanctioned, the measures imposed, or the countries involved.

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