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BriefmarketAug 20, 2026

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 continue to support the Islamic Republic as the war nears the six-month.. [1].

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  1. thehill.com · Live updates: Trump administration ramps up Iran pressure as ‘economic D-Day’ arrives Aug 24, 2026
  2. thehill.com · Bessent doubles down on Trump warnings: 'Entering the endgame' on Iran Aug 24, 2026

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