'Economic D-Day': US announces financial offensive against Iran

US Treasury Secretary announced 'economic D-Day' against Iran

Aug 24, 2026

08:31 am

What's the storyUnited States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced an "economic D-Day" against Iran, marking the beginning of what he calls the most intense financial offensive ever launched against an adversary.

In a post on X, Bessent said that President Donald Trump has dismantled Iran's military capabilities and is now using economic powers to cut off financial channels supporting the Iranian government.

'Economic D-Day': US announces financial offensive against Iran

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