Trump launches economic D-Day against Iran with global isolation threat

On Wednesday, President Donald Trump declared an unprecedented economic operation against Iran, threatening severe consequences for any country providing a lifeline. The United Arab Emirates suspended all trade with Iran following a missile incident. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said he would outline new measures Monday to isolate Iran's economy. Iran's foreign minister dismissed the move as a distraction from U.S. debt problems, while conflicting reports emerged about ongoing negotiations.

Trump launches economic D-Day against Iran with global isolation threat
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Updated Aug 21, 2026 First published Aug 19, 2026
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