Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

Aug 20, 2026 - 05:35

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Trump threatens 'Economic D-Day' for Iran and ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

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