# US sanctions on Iran: Can Trump’s ‘economic D-Day’ achieve its goals?

https://mins.news/en/video/30276

- Al Jazeera English, 2026-08-24 07:27 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sD6JCc54Am8

> The United States has sanctioned Iran for nearly 50 years, targeting its oil and gas revenues, financial system, shipping, trading partners and nuclear programme. Despite the pressure, Iran has kept its economy functioning through shadow fleets, alternative currencies and barter networks.

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