U.S. Imposes New Sanctions on 60 Iran-Linked Entities Amid 'Economic D-Day' Campaign
The United States has announced a new wave of sanctions targeting nearly 60 Iranian and Iran-linked entities, individuals, and vessels as part of President Trump's 'Economic D-Day' policy. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent stated that these measures aim for the 'economic asphyxiation' of Iran, seeking to sever its economic lifelines. The sanctions target networks accused of supporting Iran's nuclear and missile programs, cyber operations, and oil revenue generation. These entities are spread across various countries, including China, Hong Kong, Singapore, and Europe. The broader sanctions campaign focuses on five key sectors: digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping. This move follows President Trump's 2018 withdrawal from the 2015 Iran nuclear deal and the subsequent re-imposition of sanctions under a 'maximum pressure' campaign. Iran has rejected these new sanctions, with Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh asserting that the country has programs to counter American sanctions and that Washing... 
