Oil Price Drops As US Claims Hormuz Traffic Soaring; Bessent Readies Economic War
Oil Price Drops As US Claims Hormuz Traffic Soaring; Bessent Readies Economic War Ed Morrissey 10:40 AM | August 24, 2026 AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin The next major action in the war with Iran will not come from sorties over Tehran, an invasion of Kharg Island, or targeted hits on IRGC leadership. The US will launch its "economic D-Day" today to force the IRGC into capitulation from a podium. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce punitive sanctions on all countries still doing business with Iran at a press conference at 1 pm ET, essentially completing the economic blockade the US Navy has imposed since mid-April.
- ▪Oil Price Drops As US Claims Hormuz Traffic Soaring; Bessent Readies Economic War Ed Morrissey 10:40 AM | August 24, 2026 AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin The next major action in the war with Iran will not come from sorties over Tehran, an invasi
- ▪The US will launch its "economic D-Day" today to force the IRGC into capitulation from a podium.
- ▪Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce punitive sanctions on all countries still doing business with Iran at a press conference at 1 pm ET, essentially completing the economic blockade the US Navy has imposed since mid-April.
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Oil Price Drops As US Claims Hormuz Traffic Soaring; Bessent Readies Economic War Ed Morrissey 10:40 AM | August 24, 2026 AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin The next major action in the war with Iran will not come from sorties over Tehran, an invasion of Kharg Island, or targeted hits on IRGC leadership. The US will launch its "economic D-Day" today to force the IRGC into capitulation from a podium. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce punitive sanctions on all countries still doing business with Iran at a press conference at 1 pm ET, essentially completing the economic blockade the US Navy has imposed since mid-April.
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