US Prepares Broad Sanctions to Isolate Iran

The United States prepares extensive secondary sanctions to isolate Iran financially. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent outlines the measures targeting economic ties.

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Pakistan's Army Chief Asim Munir and Iranian Interior Minister Eskandar Momeni meet, in Tehran, Iran, August 24, 2026, in this screengrab from a video. Wana News Agency/Pool via REUTERS

The United States prepared to broaden secondary sanctions to isolate Iran on Monday afternoon, targeting any nation maintaining economic ties with Tehran in what officials termed an economic D-Day. The sweeping financial offensive aims to sever foreign business access to the dollar-based financial system. The action marks a major escalation in the six-month conflict, threatening global trade routes and fuel supplies.

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