U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday the start of a new sanctions campaign against the Islamic Republic and warned that countries and entities that do not stop activities related to Iran upon Washington’s request will face measures by the U.S. Treasury Department.

At a press conference about the new U.S. strategy, Bessent said: “Our goal around the world is to cut off all economic arteries that keep this authoritarian government running so that Tehran is left completely alone.”

The U.S. Treasury secretary also said that Washington has expanded its threat of imposing Iran-related secondary sanctions into five major economic sectors. In a statement, the U.S. Treasury Department said it has adopted new sanctions decisions in the areas of digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping—sectors which, according to the ministry, the Islamic Republic uses to sustain its economy.

Bessent also warned that countries that do not stop activities that Washington deems related to Iran will face actions by the U.S. Treasury Department.