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Politics · Defense & national security · published 2026-08-23 · via The Hill

Senator warns of imminent economic collapse for Iran under new U.S. pressure

Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso said on Fox News that Monday marks a decisive economic blow to Iran, as the Trump administration intensifies sanctions and military actions. He predicted the regime would capitulate, reopening the Strait of Hormuz and abandoning nuclear ambitions. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is set to unveil the expanded 'Operation Economic Fury' plan on Monday.

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This summary is AI-generated and original to Mobble; the linked article is the authoritative source. Original headline: “Barrasso: Monday will be ‘D-Day for the economy in Iran’.” Browse more stories.