# Trump administration announces ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/30833

- Al Jazeera, 2026-08-24 17:10 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.aljazeera.com/news/2026/8/24/trump-administration-announces-global-economic-war-on-iran?traffic_source=rss

> Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a US economic pressure campaign aimed at cutting off Iran’s revenue sources, including oil, and isolating Tehran. The new sanctions will target digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping, while countries and companies trading with Iran could face secondary penalties.

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