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Trump Declares 'Economic D‑Day' as U.S. Pledges Sweeping Sanctions on Iran

The administration says a coordinated campaign to cut Iran off from oil revenues and finance will use historic sanctions and threats to punish third parties which could curb the need for renewed military strikes.

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BANDAR ABBAS, IRAN - AUGUST 10: Ships are anchored in the Strait of Hormuz on August 10, 2026 off the coast of Bandar Abbas, Iran. In a recent statement, Iran's Supreme National Security Council said the vital waterway would not reopen until the United States corrects its behavior, demanding that the U.S. end its war on Iran and compensate the country for war damage, among other conditions. Iran has largely halted vessel traffic through the strait with the threat of strikes; meanwhile, the U.S. has imposed a blockade on Iranian ports. (Photo by Ali Saeedi/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • President Donald Trump declared an “economic D‑Day” on Thursday and Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the United States will unveil what he called the “toughest sanctions in history” at a Monday briefing to explain specific measures.
  • The announced shift pairs the planned sanctions with an existing U.S. naval blockade of Iranian ports, a combination officials describe as a “one‑two punch” intended to sever Tehran’s oil and financial lifelines.
  • Commercial traffic through the Strait of Hormuz has plunged, with commodity firm Kpler reporting single‑digit daily transits versus roughly 130 before the war, and oil and shipping costs have risen after the U.S. statements.
  • Washington has publicly warned countries and firms that help Iran they will face penalties, the United Arab Emirates said it was suspending trade with Tehran, and U.S. officials signaled Beijing could face pressure if it continues large oil purchases.
  • Iran denounced the move as “economic terrorism,” officials warned of retaliation, and markets and regional partners are reacting now while many enforcement details and legal steps remain unreleased pending Monday’s announcement.