The US president has threatened to impose unprecedented economic punishment on Iran, but experts tell Maira Butt that China may prove a huge obstacle

Trump announces 'economic D-Day' against Iran, warning of severe sanctions. Iran reconstruction funding in a US-Iran deal in 2026 at 21.5% YES.

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

Trump warned Iran that “economic D-Day” is coming after he backed away this week from peace talks seeking to resolve the conflict.