Trump Announces Sweeping New Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Economic D-Day’
President Donald Trump announced severe new economic sanctions against Iran, calling them an "ECONOMIC D-DAY" and urging allied nations to join the effort. He stated that any country facilitating Iran's financial institutions, businesses, or government entities would face "TREMENDOUS Economic…
Tampa St. Petersburg, FL, August 19, 2026 —
President Donald Trump has announced the imposition of significant new economic sanctions against Iran, describing the move as an “ECONOMIC D-DAY.” The President urged allied nations to support and join this initiative.
In a statement, President Trump declared that any nation found to be facilitating Iran’s financial institutions, businesses, or government entities would face “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences.” The specific details and scope of these newly announced sanctions were not immediately made available.
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