Breakdown On Operation Economic Outcast
Hugh Hewitt
Wed, Aug 26, 2026
By Hugh Hewitt, Townhall.com
Hugh Hewitt and Mary Kessel discuss Operation Economic Outcast and how stronger economic sanctions could pressure hostile regimes, particularly Iran. Kessel emphasizes targeting countries and financial institutions that enable these regimes, including China, Turkey, Qatar, Malaysia, and Pakistan. They also discuss how authoritarian governments control information during crises and why comprehensive sanctions, including secondary sanctions, are necessary to maximize economic pressure.