Trump Announces Sweeping New Sanctions Against Iran, Citing ‘Economic D-Day’
President Donald Trump announced plans for severe new economic sanctions against Iran via a social media post, calling them an "ECONOMIC D-DAY." He urged allied nations to join the sanctions and warned that any country facilitating Iran economically would face…
Nashville, TN, August 19, 2026 —
President Donald Trump announced on social media that the United States will implement severe new economic sanctions against Iran, describing the action as an “ECONOMIC D-DAY.” The President urged allied nations to join the United States in imposing these sanctions.
In his social media post, Trump warned that any country found to be facilitating Iran’s economy would face “TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences.” Specific details regarding the scope and nature of these new sanctions were not immediately provided in the announcement.
This announcement follows previous indications from the Trump administration regarding increased economic pressure on Iran. The President had previously suggested the effectiveness of heightened economic pressure and had mentioned the potential of a naval blockade as a strategy.
Separately, the United Arab Emirates (UAE) announced its decision to halt all trade and financial dealings with Iran. This action by the UAE comes in the wake of accusations related to missile activities.
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