Iran Conflict & Energy Pulse

US-Iran Economic Warfare & Sanctions

US-Iran Economic Warfare & Sanctions

US tightens sanctions; Iran crude loadings plunge to 287k bpd, Chinese receipts halved, 40M barrels trapped. UAE suspends trade with Iran. Treasury Secretary Bessent warns of 'economic D-day'. China's teapots look beyond Iranian oil. Iran counters by boosting regional trade ties, including Oman deal and de-dollarization push.

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Updated Aug 22, 2026