https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-dayContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-day#u50160Thu, 27 Aug 2026 14:17:05 +0000The US has launched an 'Economic D-Day' campaign to block Iranian revenue, but analysts believe China will continue purchasing Iranian oil. The strategy aims to force a deal with Iran, but critics argue it may not be effective without China's cooperation. Iranian officials have downplayed the threats, while analysts debate the potential impact on the economy and the regime.Why it mattersThe US campaign is the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled, according to the US. It targets Tehran's trade partners to cut off Iranian revenue. The effectiveness of this strategy hi https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-day#u49187Wed, 26 Aug 2026 11:45:29 +0000Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is launching an "Economic D-Day" campaign to block Iranian revenue by targeting Tehran's trade partners. The US describes this as the greatest financial offensive ever marshalled. While the strategy aims to force a deal, critics argue the plan cannot dismantle the Iranian regime without cooperation from China. Iranian officials have mocked the administration's threats, while analysts debate if maximum pressure will lead to a surrender or simply damage the economy without achieving political goals.Why it mattersThe US is attempting to isolate https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-dayhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/china-prepares-for-economic-d-day#u48159Tue, 25 Aug 2026 09:20:57 +0000The US is preparing to impose sweeping economic measures against Iran and its trade partners, dubbed 'Economic D-Day', with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling it the 'greatest financial offensive' ever. China, actively committed to Iran talks, is preparing for the potential impact. The new sanctions aim to block all potential sources of revenue for Iran and pressure countries to cut economic ties with Tehran.Why it mattersThe situation escalated as tensions rise between the US and Iran, with the US threatening damaging new sanctions on countries that refuse to cut eco