The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to unveil new sanctions in what has been dubbed an “economic D-Day.” The operation is aimed at crippling Tehran’s economy and squeezing allies that continue to support the Islamic Republic as the war nears the six-month…
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Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as ‘economic D-Day’ arrives
The Hill
August 24, 2026 at 12:33 PM
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The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to unveil new sanctions in what has been dubbed an “economic D-Day.” The operation is aimed at crippling Tehran’s economy and squeezing allies that continue to support the Islamic Republic as the war nears the six-month…