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Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as ‘economic D-Day’ arrives

The Hill·August 24, 2026·1 min read
Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as ‘economic D-Day’ arrives

The Trump administration is ramping up pressure against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to unveil new sanctions in what is dubbed an 'economic D-Day.' The operation aims to cripple Tehran's economy and squeeze allies supporting the Islamic Republic as the war nears the six-month mark. Details of the sanctions were not yet disclosed.

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