Iran Warns U.S. "Economic D-Day" Support Is an Act of War
PUBLISHED Aug 24, 2026, 3:36 AM ET
United States Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an economic D-Day campaign against Iran, targeting foreign trade and maritime shipping. The financial offensive aims to isolate Tehran following the dismantling of military and nuclear facilities. Treasury will enforce secondary sanctions against entities engaging in crude oil exports or financial transfers with Iran. In response, Iranian officials threatened to halt oil transit through the Strait of Hormuz and treat enforcing nations as war participants. Pentagon figures indicate 774 military casualties in related operations, while energy markets reacted with Brent crude climbing to $93.22 per barrel. Financial authorities globally are closely monitoring energy supply disruptions, inflation pressures, and potential impacts on international trade routes.
By Daniel Hayes | JQJO News
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U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced economic D-Day on August 24, 2026. https://home.treasury.gov/news/press-releases/2026-08-24-economic-offensive
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