--- title: "US announces new sanctions against Iran" description: "Most outlets led with the US announcement of expanded sanctions against Iran, framing them as a major economic move. One outlet described the action as an “economic D-Day,” while another used the term “economic onslaught.” Both excerpts noted that the specifics of the sanctions and targeted countries were not disclosed. One outlet also mentioned China’s response, quoting President Xi’s call for diplomatic solutions, while the other did not." url: https://harzaviya.com/stories/4473-not-a-single-drop-of-oil-will-be-exported-if-us-economic-war site: HarZaviya language: en --- # US announces new sanctions against Iran world · latest filing 25 Aug 2026, 8:03 AM PKT · 24–25 Aug 2026 · 10 articles from 9 outlets over 2 developments ## How it developed Newest development first. Each carries its own coverage and, where we have one, our summary of it. ### 25 Aug 2026 — US announces new sanctions against Iran (2 outlets) > Most outlets led with the US announcement of expanded sanctions against Iran, framing them as a major economic move. One outlet described the action as an “economic D-Day,” while another used the term “economic onslaught.” Both excerpts noted that the specifics of the sanctions and targeted countries were not disclosed. One outlet also mentioned China’s response, quoting President Xi’s call for diplomatic solutions, while the other did not. - **Dawn** — [US announces plan for ‘economic onslaught’ on Iran](https://www.dawn.com/news/2025119/us-announces-plan-for-economic-onslaught-on-iran) · 25 Aug 2026, 8:03 AM PKT > • Tehran laughs off Trump, Bessent’s claims of ‘economic D-Day’ • Treasury secretary doesn’t divulge specifics, or which countries will be targeted • China vows to defend its interests; Xi calls for diplomatic solution WASHINGTON: President Donald Trump’s administration on Monday announced a possible expansion of sanctions on countries doing business with Iran, but stopped short of actually imp... - **Business Recorder** — [US unveils ‘economic D-Day’ of sanctions](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436392/us-unveils-economic-d-day-of-sanctions) · 25 Aug 2026, 5:00 AM PKT · 80% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON: The US on Monday announced an expansion of secondary sanctions it hopes will “sever every economic lifeline” sustaining Iran, as President Donald Trump’s administration struggles to resolve an unpopular war that has pushed energy prices higher. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent unveiled what he described as an “economic D-Day” that aims to give a final warning to countries to cut the... ### 24 Aug 2026 — US announces major economic offensive against Iran (8 outlets) > Most outlets reported the US's planned economic sanctions against Iran, often quoting Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's description of the move as an "economic D-Day" or "greatest financial offensive." A few, like 24 News HD, used more forceful language such as "economic asphyxiation." The News International and Business Recorder also highlighted the context of Iran's threat to halt oil exports in response. ARY News repeated the headline without additional context, while others provided brief summaries of the US-Iran standoff. - **24 News HD** — [US vows 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran with new sanctions](https://www.24newshd.tv/25-Aug-2026/us-vows-economic-asphyxiation-iran-new-sanctions) · 25 Aug 2026, 12:42 AM PKT > US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent on Monday laid out plans for the "economic asphyxiation" of Iran, expanding Washington's secondary sanctions threats and warning of dire consequences for countries that do not join the campaign. - **Pakistan Observer** — [US announces major economic offensive against Iran](https://pakobserver.net/us-announces-major-economic-offensive-against-iran/) · 24 Aug 2026, 12:38 PM PKT · 77% identical wording to the newest filing > WASHINGTON – US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has announced the launch of a major economic campaign against Iran, saying Washington… - **Daily Times** — [US announces new economic pressure on Iran](https://dailytimes.com.pk/1543019/us-announces-new-economic-pressure-on-iran/) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 78% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States (US) is beginning what Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calls an economic “D-Day” against Iran. He said Washington will launch a major financial campaign against Tehran. Bessent described the move as the largest financial offensive against an adversary. He said the campaign would use available economic tools to isolate Iran. The announcement comes […] - **The News International** — [US to unveil 'economic D-Day' against Iran with toughest sanctions yet](https://www.thenews.com.pk/latest/1413389-us-to-unveil-economic-d-day-against-iran-with-toughest-sanctions-yet) · 24 Aug 2026, 11:21 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > The United States is set to unveil the “greatest financial offensive” against Iran in pursuit of Economic D-Day campaign. According to the Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent posted on X, “President Trump has dismantled Iran’s military capabilities, destroyed nearly 100... - **ARY News (English)** — [US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports](https://arynews.tv/us-vows-economic-d-day-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-all-oil-exports) · 24 Aug 2026, 10:21 AM PKT · 66% identical wording to the newest filing - **Arab News Pakistan** — [US vows ‘economic D-Day’ as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports](https://www.arabnews.pk/node/2655674/middle-east) · 24 Aug 2026, 9:08 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > CAIRO/WASHINGTON: The US threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Monday... - **Aaj News (English)** — [‘Not a single drop of oil’ will be exported if US economic war continues: Iran](https://english.aaj.tv/news/330469189/not-a-single-drop-of-oil-will-be-exported-if-us-economic-war-continues-iran) · 24 Aug 2026, 8:56 AM PKT · 70% identical wording to the newest filing > The US threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest ​financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed ‌to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 1pm EDT (10pm Pakistan time) on Monday amid pro... - **Business Recorder** — [US vows 'economic D-Day' as Iran threatens to halt all oil exports](https://www.brecorder.com/news/40436273/us-vows-economic-d-day-as-iran-threatens-to-halt-all-oil-exports) · 24 Aug 2026, 8:40 AM PKT · 73% identical wording to the newest filing > CAIRO/WASHINGTON: The US threatened Iran with what it called “the greatest ​financial offensive ever marshalled” as it prepared to roll out economic sanctions on Monday that target Iran’s trade partners. Iran in turn vowed ‌to shut down all oil exports from the Gulf “if the economic war continues.” US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent will hold a press conference at 1 p.m. EDT (1700 GMT) on Mond... ## Part of a bigger story Other stories whose coverage resembles this one, nearest first. 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