US Unveils Economic D-Day Sanctions Against Iran Amid 'Endgame'

On August 24th, 2026, the US government plans to unveil 'economic D-Day' sanctions against Iran, further straining the country's economy. According to Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, this will be the 'single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary.' He warns that 'we are now entering the endgame.'

The sanctions aim to put pressure on Tehran by targeting Gulf oil exports. This move comes as a response to Iran's nuclear program and its influence in the region.

Bessent emphasizes that this is not just another round of sanctions, but rather an all-out effort to strangle Iran's economy. He compares it to 'the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled against an adversary.'