The U.S. Treasury announced the seizure of $500 million in Iranian cryptocurrency assets under Operation Economic Fury.

Scope of the operation

According to the U.S. Treasury, the action targets digital assets believed to support state-linked financing and to circumvent existing sanctions measures.

The seized amount totals approximately $500 million, and officials attributed the measure to coordinated tracking and forensic analysis of blockchain transactions.

Concurrent restrictions

Washington said it is simultaneously freezing bank accounts and overseas assets connected to Iranian interests, including funds linked to senior figures.

Authorities also reported intensified efforts to identify and block Iranian-owned real estate abroad, seeking to limit access to tangible assets converted from sanctioned revenue.

Secondary sanctions and economic pressure

U.S. officials warned of potential secondary sanctions against parties purchasing Iranian oil, expanding pressure on one of the country's principal revenue streams.

The announced measures combine asset seizures, account freezes and sanction threats as part of a broader strategy to constrain Iran's external financial operations.