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Trump administration intensifies economic sanctions on Iran
The Trump administration is escalating its campaign against Iran by shifting focus from military action to intensified economic sanctions, naval blockades, and financial isolation measures. Analysts warn this strategy could provoke Iranian military retaliation amid the country's existing economic distress.
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2026-08-24
- Early Edition: August 24, 2026
- Bessent doubles down on Trump warnings: ‘Entering the endgame’ on Iran
- Treasury’s Bessent to Detail US Plan to Economically Isolate Iran
- Bessent is expected to announce new measures aimed at isolating Iran.
- Iran's rial currency hits new record low as US prepares to announce more sanctions
- U.S. to unveil 'greatest financial offensive' against Iran as Tehran threatens ship seizures
2026-08-22
2026-08-21
- Sfakianakis: Iran Misjudges US Willingness for Long War
- How Trump May Try to Further Isolate Iran’s Economy
- Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
- Trump warns of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
- Trump warns of 'economic D-Day' against Iran, but Tehran is well acquainted with sanctions
2026-08-20
2026-08-19
- What Is Iran’s Ability to Target US Bases in Europe?
- The Memo: On Iran, Trump’s critics see tough talk as a mask for frustration
- Managed Instability: Why the Wars Against Iran and Ukraine Can Go On and On and On…
- Young: Iran Sanctions Success Requires Global Coalition (Video)
- Fesharaki: US in 'Strong Position' to Wait Out Iran
- Iran eyes military targets in Europe if Trump escalates war, insiders say