On Monday, U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced a new series of economic sanctions aimed at Iran, describing the strategy as a move toward "economic asphyxiation." The measures are intended to restrict Iran’s access to digital assets, technology, gold, aviation, and shipping, as well as target foreign entities described as "enablers" of the Iranian regime. While the Treasury Department has framed the initiative as a way to dismantle the regime's war machine, the specific targets and the timeline for implementation remain undisclosed.

In response to the announcement, Iranian Economy Minister Ali Madanizadeh stated that Tehran has developed a "two-year plan" to counter the new U.S. measures. Madanizadeh dismissed the effectiveness of the sanctions, predicting that the United States would face "another defeat" in its efforts to pressure the Iranian government. The Iranian official emphasized that the country’s leadership and citizens remain determined to resist external economic pressure.

There is a notable discrepancy regarding the naming and scope of the operation. The Washington Examiner refers to the initiative as "D-Day" sanctions, whereas Middle East Eye identifies the effort as "Operation Economic Outcast." Additionally, while the U.S. side emphasizes the severity of the economic impact, Iranian officials maintain that they have been anticipating these specific moves and have prepared strategies to maintain economic stability.