US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent kicked things off not with growth plans; but with a bold threat: fresh sanctions on Iran, part of something he’s calling 'Operation Economic Outcast.' He’s not just asking allies to join him; he’s warning them. 'Financial violence if we have to,' he said. And here’s the kicker: he believes Iran’s economy could collapse in weeks or months. But here’s what you’re not hearing; France’s finance minister compared the global economy to Asheville’s weather: 'unpredictable, foggy.' And while the EU says it supports tougher sanctions, insiders are quietly warning the US might find it harder than expected to rally allies. Why? Because tariffs on Canada are already straining ties, and China; Iran’s biggest oil buyer; isn’t budging. Bessent says 'all options are on the table' with Beijing. But forcing global alignment while your own allies are frustrated? That’s not diplomacy. That’s a high-stakes gamble. And the world’s watching.