Trump opens ‘economic D-Day’ offensive against Iran as war nears six-month mark
The move is meant to pressure Iran to either capitulate or begin negotiating in good faith. The Treasury Department plans to issue the sanctions in waves, with an initial list of countries targeted immediately. Countries not initially targeted by Monday’s penalties but engaging in economic activity benefiting Iran will be given time to cut ties before penalties are imposed.Advertisement The U.S. and Western countries have maintained sanctions against Iran’s energy sector and its partners for decades.
- ▪The move is meant to pressure Iran to either capitulate or begin negotiating in good faith.
- ▪The Treasury Department plans to issue the sanctions in waves, with an initial list of countries targeted immediately.
- ▪Countries not initially targeted by Monday’s penalties but engaging in economic activity benefiting Iran will be given time to cut ties before penalties are imposed.Advertisement The U.S. and Western countries have maintained sanctions agai
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President Donald Trump is seeking to increase the financial pressure on Iran with new secondary sanctions on nations and foreign actors propping up the regime’s economy as the war between the United States and Tehran nears the six-month mark.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will announce the increased sanctions, labeled as an “economic D-Day,” on Monday. The move is meant to pressure Iran to either capitulate or begin negotiating in good faith. Recommended Stories DOJ says Rubio should have final say over Foreign Service board in latest bid to tighten executive powers Trump demands allies assist with new ‘economic D-Day’ campaign against Iran Trump says Iran talks could resume ‘at some point,’ threatens ‘draconian’ sanctions A source familiar told the Washington Examiner the U.S.
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