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Trump’s “Economic D-Day” Targets Iran’s Financial Lifelines

8/24/2026

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an “Economic D-Day” aimed at crippling Iran’s economy.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the operation will begin at dawn and cut Iran’s economic lifelines.
Iran’s National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei warned any country joining the U.S. campaign would become an enemy.
United Arab Emirates said it cut all financial and economic ties with Iran after detecting two ballistic missiles.

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U.S. President Donald Trump announced an “Economic D-Day” aimed at crippling Iran’s economy.
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the operation will begin at dawn and cut Iran’s economic lifelines.
Iran’s National Security Council head Mohsen Rezaei warned any country joining the U.S. campaign would become an enemy.
United Arab Emirates said it cut all financial and economic ties with Iran after detecting two ballistic missiles.