Scott Bessent launched Operation Economic Outcast in Istanbul on September 5, 2026.

The entities involved

• Scott Bessent →

  United States Secretary of the Treasury

  • Donald Trump and Scott Bessent commented on the budget, monitoring fiscal health and policy levers during the presidential tenure.Mon 16:08
  • Scott Bessent hosted G20 finance ministers in Asheville, where he announced sanctions on Iran and pressured the G20 to cut off Iran's lifelines.Mon 15:30
• Istanbul →

  largest city in Turkey

  • Cities announce hosting duties for the 2027 Water Polo World Cup and the qualifiers for the LA 2028 Olympics.Mon 17:19
  • Authorities in Turkey launched an investigation while a minister assured that liquidation would not pressure Borsa Istanbul.Mon 14:07

Related events

• Beko is establishing a joint venture base of operations in Istanbul.Aug 18
• Scott Bessent announced that the Office of Economic Oversight (OEO) would be used to crush Iran's economic lifelines.Aug 26
• Scott Bessent serves as chief economic messenger for Donald Trump, providing economic defense for the administration.Jun 7
• Scott Bessent's actions are tied to the performance and management of the Strategic Petroleum Reserve.Sep 4