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Can an ‘Economic D-Day' End the Iran War?

25.08.2026
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Yesterday, the Trump administration announced a new strategy in the war against Iran that targets the regime’s remaining economic lifelines. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called it an “economic D-Day.” WSJ’s Brian Schwartz explains the U.S.’s new sanctions approach and analyzes what impact it could have on the Iranian economy. Jessica Mendoza hosts.

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Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Complicated Relationship

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