Treasury Secretary Bessent Warns of 'Economic D-Day' Approaching Iran! Urges Supporting Nations to 'Carefully Consider Consequences'

U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned on Sunday (23rd) that an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran is imminent, as the United States prepares to launch an unprecedented financial offensive. He issued a warning to nations continuing commercial activities with Tehran, though specific measures were not disclosed.

In an op-ed published in the Financial Times, Bessent stated: 'At dawn, an economic D-Day will unfold—the largest financial operation ever mobilized against an adversary.'

He added: 'The world should understand that our goal is to sever every economic lifeline sustaining this regime until Tehran is isolated.'

The article was published one day before Bessent's scheduled press conference, set for Monday (24th) at 2:00 PM (2:00 AM Taiwan time on the 25th).

Bessent’s remarks echo comments made last week by President Trump, who similarly threatened an 'economic D-Day' against Iran and vowed 'massive economic consequences' for nations conducting business with Tehran.

Meanwhile, the U.S. is intensifying economic pressure to force Tehran back to the negotiating table.

In his Financial Times article, Bessent wrote: 'Iran’s supporters purchase and transport its oil.' He added that these countries 'turn a blind eye to illicit ship-to-ship fuel transfers and illegal use of banks, while concealing the extent of their involvement.'

He stated: 'In short, these nations believe appeasement of the regime is the safer path. But they would do well to carefully consider the consequences of continuing to sustain this regime.'

Bessent also warned that if Iran responds militarily to U.S. economic actions, President Trump will 'respond swiftly and decisively.'

According to Reuters, Iranian Deputy Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi dismissed the possibility of new U.S. sanctions on Sunday (23rd), calling such threats a sign of American 'desperation' and emphasizing that new sanctions would not force Tehran to capitulate.

Araqchi described the situation as a 'repeated script' and in a video posted on Telegram said: 'They (U.S. leaders) have shifted from military action to the same old plan, showing they are desperate.'

He stated that if the U.S. seeks a 'solution based on justice and dignity,' it must engage Iran in dialogue with respect.

Araqchi added: 'We have never been afraid. All their actions—blockades or other military measures—have failed, and their new measures this time will also fail.'