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

The Journal.

The Wall Street Journal & Spotify Studios

August 25, 2026

Show Notes

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.


Further Listening:

- Do Sanctions Still Work?

- Inside Trump and Netanyahu’s Complicated Relationship

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