US aims for ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions

US aims for ‘economic asphyxiation’ of Iranian regime with new wave of secondary sanctions

Source: www.foxbusiness.com · Section: business-tech · Bias: Right · Published: Mon, 24 Aug 2026 18:22:49 GMT

Under "Operation Economic Outcast," Scott Bessent announces aggressive sanctions targeting Iran's technology, gold and shipping sectors in a push to sever Tehran's global financial lifelines.

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The same story across the political spectrum (15 sources)

Left: US threatens severe sanctions against countries with economic ties to Iran — www.theguardian.com
Center: Iran says it is 'fully prepared' to counter widened US economic sanctions — www.bbc.com
Center: Iran says it's ready for new U.S. sanctions, has 2-year plan — www.cbsnews.com
Center: In win for Trump, Supreme Court backs restrictions on mail-in ballots — www.nbcnews.com
Center: Bessent’s sweeping sanctions against Iran send oil prices to their biggest drop in 3 weeks, while fueling hopes of de-escalation — www.marketwatch.com
Right: Bessent unveils sanctions designed to cripple Iran — www.axios.com
Right: 5 ways Iran's economy is wilting under Trump's pressure — www.axios.com
Right: ‘Economic D-Day’ on Iran puts trading partners in crosshairs as Tehran threatens retaliation — www.foxbusiness.com
Right: Scott Jennings Insists the U.S. Has Won the War in Iran: ‘The Army Is Decimated’ — www.mediaite.com

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