Do US sanctions still work?

Do US sanctions still work? In late August, US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced an 'Economic D-Day' against Iran that would place sanctions on all entities trading with the Islamic Republic. In the latest episode of The Big Picture, Economics Editor at The Times Mehreen Khan explained why the new measures are unlikely to prove effective, and what the Iran war could mean for the future of sanctions.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Middle East Eye
Categorie: security
Date: Wed, 16 Sep 2026 02:05:42 +0100