https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-aug-24-2026-oil-maintains-declines-after-bessent-outlines-plan-to-squeeze-iranContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-aug-24-2026-oil-maintains-declines-after-bessent-outlines-plan-to-squeeze-iranhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/stock-market-news-aug-24-2026-oil-maintains-declines-after-bessent-outlines-plan-to-squeeze-iran#u48713Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:35:35 +0000Oil prices fell on August 25 following a US vow to intensify its economic war against Iran through expanded sanctions. While some investors initially viewed the plan as lacking clarity regarding the Hormuz deadlock, the downward trend in oil prices helped support US stocks and ease bond market concerns. On Tuesday, the S&P 500 rose 0.3%, moving closer to its all-time high. Market participants continue to weigh the impact of these sanctions against broader geopolitical risks in the region.Why it mattersThe US is using expanded sanctions to squeeze Iran's economy, a move that directly a