US to unveil new Iran sanctions, says war entering 'endgame'

The United States is poised to unleash a new wave of economic sanctions against Iran and its international trading partners, signaling a significant escalation in the ongoing six-month conflict. U.S. President Donald Trump has characterized the upcoming measures as an "economic D-Day," vowing to "sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone."

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We are now entering the endgame.

Trump claimed that his administration has already dismantled Iran's military capabilities and nuclear program, asserting that the conflict is now entering its "endgame." The sanctions aim to target not only Iran but also countries that continue to engage in trade with it. The United Arab Emirates, a major trading partner, has already suspended all trade with Iran.

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Our objective is to sever every economic lifeline that sustains the tyrannical regime until Tehran stands alone.

Tehran has responded with strong warnings, with the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohsen Rezaei, stating that any country supporting U.S. measures would be considered an "act of war." Rezaei threatened a "seismic" retaliation, including targeting oil-shipping routes from the Persian Gulf, warning that "not a single drop of oil will be exported" if the economic war persists.

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We are now entering the endgame.

The Middle East war, which began on February 28, has seen stalled peace talks. A key point of contention remains the Strait of Hormuz, a vital waterway for global oil shipments, which Iran has effectively closed while the U.S. maintains a blockade of Iranian ports. Diplomatic efforts, including a memorandum of understanding that expired last week without a deal, have so far failed to resolve the conflict.

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Iran would "retaliate in a seismic manner" to the sanctions by targeting other oil-shipping routes from the Persian Gulf.