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

CNBC•Thu, Aug 20, 2026, 09:30 AM•2 min read

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

Source: [CNBC](https://www.cnbc.com/2026/08/19/us-iran-war-trump-hormuz-economic-warfare.html)

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