U.S. President Donald Trump announced on 19/8/2026 an unprecedented "economic D-Day" and "crushing economic warfare" against Iran, aiming to completely sever Iran's remaining financial and logistical lifelines.
On 24/8/2026, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced “Operation Economic Outcast,” blocking transactions and expanding secondary sanctions across five vital sectors of the Iranian economy: digital assets (cryptocurrency), technology, gold, aviation, and shipping.
Unlock the following in-depth report to explore:
- Trump’s goal and expectations;
- The intended impact of the economic war on Iran’s trade routes; and
- The upcoming measures the U.S. administration plans to take in the near term.
