BBC
Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns
Monday, August 24, 2026
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that the United States will sever all economic ties with Iran and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will face isolation. Bessent did not provide a timeline or specify which existing economic relationships would be terminated first. The statement represents an escalation in US economic pressure on Iran beyond current sanctions.
Original reporting: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/c0qxew81y83o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
