# What is the U.S. ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran?

https://mins.news/en/video/31289

- Reuters, 2026-08-25 06:02 UTC
- World
- Original: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fPzKLmQmiFk

> The United States has announced an expansion of sanctions on Iran, which Treasury Secretary Bessent called an “economic D-Day.” The measure gives countries a final warning to end business ties with Iran, with Reuters correspondent David Lawder explaining its significance.

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