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Bessent Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ Sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled a new sanctions package on Iran, targeting global brokers and shipping networks. The move follows President Trump’s call for an ‘economic D-Day’ and faces criticism from analysts and Iran’s hard-liners.

npr.org24 August 2026