ByJERUSALEM POST STAFFAUGUST 20, 2026 09:21Iran's Foreign Minister, Abbas Araghchi, says Trump's 'economic D-day' on Iran will only bring 'further defeat' to the US in a post to X/Twiiter on Thursday.“The so-called ‘Economic D-Day’ is a diversion from America's own crisis: unprecedented debt & surging interest costs,” Araghchi remarked.“Doubling down on failed policies will only bring further defeat - and enmity of Iranians. US economic terrorism threatens global economy and sovereignty worldwide.” He concluded.The statement was made in response to US President Donald Trump's announcement on Truth Social on Wednesday, declaring that the United States would be launching "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" aimed at Iran.This is a developing story.Follow us on Google