Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across Europe and the Middle East to warn them to cease relations with Iran, according to a report by The Jerusalem Post.
The Jerusalem Post reports that Burke, a top US Treasury Department official, visited over 50 countries across Europe and the Middle East, warning them to sever ties with the Iranian regime.
The outreach is consistent with the broader Trump administration strategy of economic pressure on Tehran. The Zioneer previously reported that Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated on August 24 that President Donald Trump had personally called world leaders with similar warnings. Later that month, the Treasury launched 'Operation Economic Outcast,' ordering the closure of global branches of Bank Melli — the IRGC's primary financial conduit — and threatening European nations with secondary sanctions for noncompliance.
The State Department has also issued multiple worldwide caution advisories since July, citing the potential for Iran-aligned groups to target American interests. The combined diplomatic and financial push reflects Washington's assessment that economic isolation remains a key tool in constraining Iran's regional activity and nuclear ambitions.
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