# Explainer: Trump wants more economic pressure on Iran. What are his options?

https://mins.news/en/item/23426

- Reuters, 2026-08-16 10:10 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.reuters.com/world/china/trump-wants-more-economic-pressure-iran-what-are-his-options-2026-08-16/?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a818c816576f900016f68cf

> Trump pledged Friday to impose severe economic pain on Iran. A day earlier, Treasury chief Scott Bessent had stated that Washington would introduce previously unseen measures against Tehran, starting as soon as next week.

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