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

The U.S. will sever every economic pipeline sustaining Iran until Tehran stands alone.

The administration is moving to put an economic stranglehold on Iran in hopes they will give in to U.S. demands.

The administration is under political pressure due to midterms and unpopular war with high gas prices.

There is no shortage of U.S. munitions.

No one is above the reach of U.S. sanctions, and those facilitating Iranian oil transactions will be targeted.

Economic warfare will heighten tensions and could disrupt the global economy.

Allies will take Trump's calls but may not comply fully due to their reliance on the Strait of Hormuz.

All branches of Bank Melli around the world must close.

Iran will regard any country's support for Washington's economic campaign as an act of war.

Iranian leadership publicly brushes off sanctions to show they can survive, and economic pressure has not pushed them closer to ending the war.

Iran could retaliate by targeting the Strait of Hormuz, Israel, or military bases, potentially restarting a military fight.

The administration is in a political logjam and needs a quick solution for oil prices before the midterms. The president believed the conflict would mirror Venezuela but is now in a difficult position requiring a different approach.

The president trusts Bessent, but if the strategy fails, Bessent may be held accountable.