# US announces economic D-Day and harshest sanctions ever

https://mins.news/en/video/31139

- DW News, 2026-08-25 01:29 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kaNuvY0KhP0

> Nearly six months into the war with Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has unveiled a sweeping sanctions campaign aimed at Tehran’s economic ties worldwide. The Trump administration is threatening secondary sanctions against any country that continues doing business with Iran, targeting digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and shipping.

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