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US Threatens 'Economic D-Day' Against Iran Amid Pakistani Mediation Efforts

The US Treasury announced plans for new economic sanctions against Iran, with officials warning of an 'economic D-Day' to isolate the country. Meanwhile, Pakistan's army chief arrived in Tehran to mediate and prevent escalation between the US and Iran.

24 Aug, 06:30 — 24 Aug, 11:34
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BBCHigh1h ago

Iran faces 'economic D-Day', US Treasury Secretary warns

Scott Bessent says the US will sever all economic ties with the country and that any nation partnering with Iran financially will also be isolated.

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bloombergHigh52m ago

Treasury’s Bessent to Detail US Plan to Economically Isolate Iran

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is due to unveil details of the US plan to economically isolate Iran and its trading partners during a press conference Monday. Tyler Kendall reports on Bloomberg Television. (Source: Bloomberg)

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NPRHigh59m ago

U.S. to detail new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada to impose tariffs on U.S.

Today, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to announce details on new economic pressures on Iran. And, Canada has vowed to impose retaliatory tariffs against the U.S.

By Brittney Melton

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CNNMostly Factual1h ago

Pres. Trump expected to reveal details of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran - CNN

Pres. Trump expected to reveal details of ‘economic D-Day’ against Iran  CNN

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual5h ago

Pakistan’s army chief Munir returns to Iran: Can he break US war deadlock?

Pakistan says it can offer a channel between Tehran and Washington, but analysts differ over how much influence it has.

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hindustan-timesMostly Factual3h ago

Mediator Pakistan to hold talks in Iran on US ‘economic D-Day’; Asim Munir lands in Tehran

Pakistan's army chief Asim Munir, who has built a personal rapport with US President Donald Trump, arrived in Iran for talks, Iranian media said.

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DawnMostly Factual3h ago

ISPR says CDF Munir, Naqvi headed to Iran as part of Pakistan's efforts for regional peace

The military’s media affairs wing said on Monday that Chief of Defence Forces (CDF) and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir, along with Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi, had departed for Iran “as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability”. In a statement, Inter-Services Public Relations (ISPR) said CDF Munir will “focus on promoting efforts towards peaceful, lasting and comprehensive resolution of the conflict in the Middle East”. Iranian foreign ministry spoke...

By [email protected] (News Desk)

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Ahram OnlineMixed1h ago

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day' - Region - World - Ahram Online

Iran defiant as US threatens 'economic D-Day' - Region - World  Ahram Online

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geo-newsMostly Factual3h ago

CDF Munir leaves for Iran to promote peace and stability in region, says ISPR

CDF Field Marshal Asim Munir and Interior Minister Mohsin Naqvi arrive in Tehran on April 15, 2026. — ISPR Chief of Defence Forces and Chief of Army Staff Field Marshal Asim Munir left for Iran as part of Pakistan’s efforts to promote regional peace and stability,...

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