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Watch live: Bessent unveils ‘economic D-day’ sanctions on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday afternoon will unveil new sanctions on Iran, escalating the Trump administration’s pressure on the Islamic Republic to negotiate a deal to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz. President Trump warned last week that Iran

🔴 Mideast live: US unveils fresh sanctions to 'sever every economic lifeline' sustaining Iran

Iran war live: US slaps new sanctions on Iran, warns Tehran trade partners

US tells countries to choose between Washington and Tehran, warns Iran's trade partners they will face consequences.

WATCH LIVE: Bessent expected to announce new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

Iran war live: US vows ‘economic D-Day’; Tehran threatens Gulf oil exports

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says Washington aims to 'sever every economic lifeline' that sustains Iran.

Iran war live: Tehran warns neighbours against joining US economic war

Official says any state joining US would be considered an enemy and Tehran would target their interests in retaliation.

Stock Market Today (Aug. 24, 2026): Nasdaq slides on Iran sanctions, U.S.-Canada tariff threats

Woodside scraps long-term emissions and clean energy targets despite windfall oil profits caused by Iran war

Australia’s biggest oil and gas company recorded a 27% increase in sales profit to $1.67bn in the six-month reporting period Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Woodside Energy has scrapped its long-t

US unveils expanded sanctions aimed at Iran's 'economic asphyxiation'

The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will "sever every economic lifeline" ​that sustains ‌Iran, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said at a press conference. The expanded sanctions target Iran's digital assets, technology, gold, aviation and ship

Trump’s oil and gas stocks gained up to $15.5 million amid Iran war, congressional Democrats say

Trump’s stock trading could face heightened congressional scrutiny if Democrats retake either chamber in the midterms.

Israel’s Netanyahu claims Iran tried to kill one of his sons

Netanyahu's claim comes after US and Israel killed Iran's supreme leader and four members of his family in Tehran.

My Dream for Iran: Laughter, Love, and Freedom

Cyrus Veyssi reflects on how their viral video series, “Bonding With My Baba,” became a love letter to Iranian culture.

Senate Democrats call for hearing on Iran war’s strain on troops

Nearly all Senate Armed Services Committee minority members on Monday called on the panel’s head to hold a hearing with Pentagon leadership to discuss the impact extended deployments in support of the Iran war are having on U.S. service members. The letter — led by Sen. Tammy Duc

El-Sayed spars with Jesse Watters on Fox News on immigration, Iran war: ‘Let me just answer the question’

Michigan Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed (D) on Monday clashed with Fox News host Jesse Watters on a slew of topics, including immigration enforcement and the Iran war, along with culture war topics, prompting the host twice to let him “just answer the question.” The interview on

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure - Axios

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure Axios Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to

Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China

Any effort to truly choke off the regime's remaining revenue streams would be extremely difficult without targeting Chinese companies.

Iran Is Using Foreign Criminals to Attack Its Critics Overseas

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WATCH: Bessent announces new round of Iran sanctions

Iran's currency hit a record low Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would add further pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade.

2 US military refueling aircraft depart Bulgaria amid anger from Iran over deployment

Two U.S. military refueling aircraft departed Bulgaria last week amid Iran’s anger over the planes’ deployment to Bezmer Air Base. Two Air Force KC-135 planes left the air base located in the southeast of Bulgaria on Friday, and the flights they conducted were for training purpos

AI trade In focus, Iran sanctions loom - What’s moving markets - Investing.com

AI trade In focus, Iran sanctions loom - What’s moving markets Investing.com Wall Street futures under pressure ahead of Bessent briefing, Nvidia earnings Investing.com Nvidia, Jackson Hole Will Hit an Options Market Stuck in a Rut Bloomberg Stocks Set to Open Lower as Chipmakers

US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints - Reuters

US cancels joint marine drills with South Korea over Iran war-related force constraints Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea, Citing Iran War Demands The New York Times Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters GOP Lawmak

‘We know this movie’: Iran mocks latest US sanctions

Abbas Araghchi said new US sanctions, likely to be unveiled Monday, are like watching the 'same movie on repeat'.

Iran's medicine crisis prices patients out of treatment

A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine shortages persist, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment they cannot afford.

Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles - The Hill

Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles The Hill Pence: Stopping ballistic attacks in Ukraine will ‘take the last fighting tool out of Vladimir Putin’s hands’ The Hill Zelenskyy asked for more Patriot missiles, Pence says Politico Lawmaker proposes s

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’ - The Hill

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’ The Hill Iran Warns Gulf States Against Joining Trump’s Economic War, or Else The New York Times Iran official says support for new sanctions would be an 'act of war,' and other Middle East news AP News Treasury Secretary t

Iran condemns U.S. plans to announce new sanctions

The secretary of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, told state television that Tehran would target the interests of countries helping the United States.

Iran’s government signals fuel price hike on eve of new US sanctions

Prices for food and other items are soaring, and there is a history of unrest, so any increase is being considered.

Iran escalates threats as US pushes economic isolation

Tensions between Iran and the United States continue to escalate. Tehran is threatening to regard as enemies any countries that join the US sanctions, in response to Washington’s calls to isolate its economy. A press conference is scheduled for Monday to outline the US strategy.

Iran says any country cooperating with new US sanctions will be ‘considered an enemy’ - The Times of Israel

Iran says any country cooperating with new US sanctions will be ‘considered an enemy’ The Times of Israel Ahead of tough new U.S. sanctions, Iran criticizes 'extraterritorial sovereignty' CNBC August 22, 2026 — Iran military leader vows Tehran ‘will not submit’ as US plans econom

Iran vows to retaliate after U.S. widens sanctions

The Treasury Department announced new sanctions on 60 individuals, entities ‌and vessels, but the list did not include any of the Chinese financial institutions suspected of facilitating Iran’s oil trade.

Iran vows to retaliate against countries that cooperate with fresh US sanctions

Test of US rhetoric will rest on whether nations such as India, China and Russia view economic threats as credible Tehran has vowed to retaliate against any country that cooperates with the US attempt to impose fresh sanctions against Iran in what the Treasury secretary, Scott Be

Iran predicts ‘another defeat’ for US after Washington's new sanctions

Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh on Monday warned of "another defeat" for the US after Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced expanded sanctions against Tehran. Madanizadeh said Iran had a "two-year plan" to counter the new sanctions and dismissed Bessent's stated eff

What could new US sanctions on Iran entail?

The US says it is preparing to announce new sanctions on Iran. It's been billed an economic D-day and is expected to add further pressure on the country's economy that's already been battered from previous sanctions and a US naval blockade. The renewed economic pressure would not

Israel's Netanyahu says Iran tried to assassinate one of his sons

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Monday that Iran had attempted to assassinate one of his two sons, without providing evidence or further details. “Iran tried to kill one of my sons,” Netanyahu told Israel’s Channel 14, as he discussed security arrangements ahead

Iran’s rial drops to record low as U.S. readies more sanctions

Iran ’s currency hit a record low on Monday as Washington prepared to announce new sanctions it said would put more pressure on an economy already battered by previous sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade. The rial dropped to 2.02 million to the U.S. dollar as trading opened on cu

Spiraling health costs force Iranians to delay care

A single chemotherapy session in Iran can cost six times the monthly minimum wage. As drug prices soar and medicine is in short supply, doctors say more patients are delaying or abandoning treatment.

Iran protest victim: 'They were shooting to kill'

DW spoke with several Iranians affected by a brutal crackdown at the hands of the Tehran's security forces during the height of massive public protests in January.

US announces bid to further isolate Iran economically

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has outlined what he called "unprecedented" moves to isolate Iran economically. He said it will focus on third countries, warning those who don't comply will "share" in the isolation.

U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures

The escalation came as both sides have missed a 60-day ceasefire window to reach a deal, closing off the formal truce mechanism to end the six-month war.

Trump admin unveils anti-Iran global sanctions plan, signals China not exempt

The Trump administration unveiled a plan to isolate Iran's economy by threatening to impose secondary sanctions on the Islamic Republic's "enablers."

Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced on Monday that the U.S. will impose punishing sanctions on countries and entities that do business with Iran — an attempt to bring the country to heel absent renewed military strikes. Why it matters: The plan, which Bessent dubbed "Opera

5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure

President Trump is escalating economic pressure on Tehran more than six months into the Iran war , aiming to squeeze Iranian leaders into submission. Why it matters: Trump's campaign could test how much economic pain Iran is willing to take before its leaders tap out. Driving the

Video: Iran reacts to US ‘economic D-Day’ sanctions

Iran’s Minister of Economy Ali Madani-Zadeh has responded to the US announcement of a new economic pressure campaign.

US public support for Iran war falls as Trump approval at record low: Poll

Falling Republican support, rising gas prices, and fears of a long conflict drive a decline in backing for the Iran war.

How US sanctions on Iran ripple through global markets and consumers

New sanctions hit Iran's aviation, tech, and shipping sectors, amplifying pressure on global markets and energy prices.

Hegseth: Economic pressure hurts Iranian regime ‘the most’

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Monday that the Trump administration’s economic pressure on Iran is hurting the regime “the most right now” but did not rule out the U.S. military resuming airstrikes if necessary. “If we need to use kinetic strikes, we’ll use them. If Iran

Iran says it is ready for what US calls 'greatest financial offensive ever'

The US calls its latest sanctions on Iran an "economic D-Day", but Tehran says it has a plan to counter them.

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation - The New York Times

Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches ‘Operation Economic Outcast’ to Isolate and Squeeze Iran WSJ 5 ways Iran's economy is wilting

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" - CBS News

Iran War Updates: U.S. unveils new sanctions after Trump threatened "economic D-Day" CBS News Trump’s Attempt to Strangle Iran’s Economy Depends on China’s Cooperation The New York Times US Expands Sanctions on Oil Mogul’s Network in Iran Crackdown Bloomberg.com Bessent Launches

A look at the new U.S. sanctions on Iran and threats against its trading partners

The U.S. launched what the Trump administration calls "Operation Economic Outcast" against Iran. It includes threats to increase sanctions on Iran's trading partners. The pressure comes as the administration indicates it is trying to avoid returning to war, but cannot overcome Ir

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveils new U.S. economic sanctions to isolate Iran

The Trump administration calls this an "economic D-Day" on Iran. Iran vows to respond to fresh sanctions in a "seismic manner."

Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation

What matters more for oil prices is how hard U.S. sanctions hit China, Iran’s biggest oil buyer, and whether Beijing pushes back.

U.S. widens sanctions on Iran but withholds more punishing options

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said other countries would need to sever business ties with Iran or risk being forced out of the dollar-based financial system.

'Economic onslaught': What is the new US plan for Iran?

Iran warns vessels of fines, detention for violating Strait of Hormuz rules

Iran’s Persian Gulf Strait Authority (PGSA) on Sunday warned that it will fine and detain commercial vessels accused of violating its protocols for passing through the Strait of Hormuz. The PGSA stated on social media that 45 named vessels have been blacklisted and could have the

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war - Euronews.com

South Korea says US cancelled joint marine drills over force constraints from Iran war Euronews.com U.S. Cancels Marines Drills With South Korea WSJ Trump's Kim gambit deepens doubts over US reliability at a key moment for Asia Reuters U.S. Marines Cancel Drill With South Korea,

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran - NPR

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to unveil new economic sanctions on Iran NPR Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Financial Times Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran Axios Scott Bessent to unveil unprecedented sanctions against Iran's economy Fox Ne

Trump Live Updates: U.S. to Announce Iran Sanctions; Trump Issues New Canada Tariff Threat - The New York Times

Trump Live Updates: U.S. to Announce Iran Sanctions; Trump Issues New Canada Tariff Threat The New York Times Opinion | Canada Said No to America. It Will Reverberate Far Beyond Its Borders. The New York Times What to know about Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods and rising tensio

Iran's president says U.S. memorandum is best path out of stalled war, and other Middle East news

The new head of Iran's top security body warned Sunday that Tehran will see any country's support for new U.S. economic measures against the Islamic Republic as an "act of war," while Iran's president defended a memorandum of understanding with the U.S. as the best way out of the

Iranian hackers shut down UK power plant for 4 days

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Oil slips ahead of US announcement of new sanctions on Iran

Iran calls France's decision to expel two Iranian diplomats 'illegal'

Iran's foreign ministry on Monday said France's decision to expel two of its diplomats was “illegal”. France's move came in retaliation for Tehran's decision not to allow two French diplomats to return to its territory.

US to unveil new Iran sanctions, says war entering 'endgame'

In what Donald Trump has called "economic D-Day," the US says the new economic sanctions will be "the single greatest financial offensive ever marshaled." Tehran says any support of the measures is an "act of war."

South Korea says US cancelled upcoming joint marine exercises over Iran war

The cancellation follows Trump's surprise order last week to scale back a separate annual joint military drill.

What to expect as Iran braces for new US economic measures amid war

Tehran may count on links with China and others to weather the storm, but average Iranian people will bear the brunt.

Democrats demand Iran war cost details from Trump, Hegseth: Report

Nearly 50 House Democrats reportedly signed a letter to President Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth asking for more details on the cost of the Iran war. “What was billed as a two-week operation is now a full-scale war that has lasted for over 150 days, cost over $37 billio

Enriched uranium stockpile undercuts Trump claim of Iran's 'essential denuclearization'

President Donald Trump said he has presided over "the essential denuclearization of Iran." But Iran likely still has materials and machinery that can be used to make nuclear weapons, undercutting Trump's claim.

Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions - AP News

Iran’s rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions AP News Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Financial Times Bessent to speak as Trump administration expected to unveil new Iran sanctions CBS News US-Iran war latest: Iran’s curren

US threatens toughest sanctions yet against Iran: What we know

Tehran has threatened to retaliate against any country that joins new US economic measures.

Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as ‘economic D-Day’ arrives

The Trump administration is ramping up its pressure campaign against Iran on Monday, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent set to unveil new sanctions in what has been dubbed an “economic D-Day.” The operation is aimed at crippling Tehran’s economy and squeezing allies that conti

Iran discovers major new gas reserves amid war-hit energy sector

Iran on Sunday said it had discovered more than 200 billion cubic metres of natural gas in the southern Fars province, with more than 160 billion cubic metres potentially recoverable. The find comes as the country’s energy sector faces disruption after months of US-Israeli strike

Bessent doubles down on Trump warnings: ‘Entering the endgame’ on Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Sunday previewed the Trump administration’s economic offensive against Iran, set to begin Monday. Echoing President Trump’s rhetoric on the military operations against the Islamic Republic, Bessent said the U.S. has “dismantled Iran’s capabilit

US threat of ‘economic D-Day’ for Iran tests Trump’s China detente

Exerting maximum economic pressure on Tehran would risk blowback from Beijing.

Iran: President defends deal with US as best option for peace

Iran's president has said the country's economy needs a peace deal to attract investors. The Foreign Ministry said Pakistan's top army official will visit Tehran Monday as Islamabad seeks to mediate a resolution.

US-Iran war latest: Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ - CNN

US-Iran war latest: Iran’s currency drops to record low against dollar as US set to unveil ‘economic D-Day’ CNN Scott Bessent: an economic D-Day is coming for Iran Financial Times Iran War Updates: U.S. to unveil new sanctions Trump said would hit Iran with an "economic D-Day" CB

Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso (R-Wyo.) said that Monday will be “D-Day” for the economy in Iran as the Trump administration and U.S. military vow to exert maximum financial and militaristic pressure on Tehran to end the war overseas. “Their economy is in shambles. And they’r

Iran faces 'greatest financial offensive ever', says US treasury secretary

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

How much more are you spending on petrol since the war on Iran began?

At least 145 countries have reported increases in petrol prices since the attacks on Iran by the US and Israel began.

Pence denies that Iran war hurting Ukraine by depleting US stockpiles

Former Vice President Mike Pence denied Sunday that the U.S. military depleting its weapons stockpiles in the Iran war is hurting Ukraine in its ongoing fight against Russia. “I don’t see it that way, and I don’t think… the Ukrainians do either,” Pence told host Dana Bash on CNN’