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US announces economic D-day and harshest sanctions ever

Published 25 August 2026 · india

Nearly six months into the war with Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a sweeping new sanctions campaign. This time the US is

Nearly six months into the war with Iran, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced a sweeping new sanctions campaign. This time the US is targeting Iran’s economic ties with the rest of the world. The Trump administration is threatening every country that continues to do business with Iran with secondary sanctions.

Washington is seeking to increase the pressure on Tehran and is targeting five of Iran’s most vital lifelines: digital assents, technology, gold, aviation and shipping. #dwnews Chapters 00:00 ‘Economic D-Day' for Iran? 00:40 US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening other countries

01:30 Overview of new sanctions 01:58 Introducing Hussein Banai, an associate professor of global and international studies at Indiana University 03:49 Countries targeted by US administration 04:55 Strategic confusion – shift to economic sanctions because military action failed 08:25 Role of

China 10:24 Impact on neighboring countries 11:55 Oil production and the strait of Hormuz 12:47 Possible outcome of these new sanctions For more news go to Follow DW on social media ► ►TikTok ► ► Für Videos in deutscher Sprache besuchen Sie Subscribe

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