VideoNewsLive
REPORTING 21D AGO ABC NEWS

Iran officials push back against Trump's 'economic D-Day' threat

24 AUG 2026 · 05:57 ET·2:01·21.5K VIEWS·0.7× USUAL PACE

An Iranian official stated Sunday that Iran will not export "a single drop of oil" while the U.S. pursues its "economic war" against the country. This statement comes in response to President Trump's threat of an "economic D-Day."

WHY IT MATTERS

This exchange signals a potential escalation in economic tensions between the U.S. and Iran, with direct implications for global oil markets and geopolitical stability.

IRAN UNITED STATES DONALD TRUMP OIL EXPORTS

POST ON X EMAIL

MORE FROM ABC NEWS

  1. Oil Jumps 3%; Trump Says $5K Dividends Will 'Happen, 100%'. What You Need To Know - September 14 2H
  2. At least 4 people hospitalized after crane collapse in Miami 2H
  3. Lawmaker speaks out after small plane lands in lake 3H
  4. New measles death reported in Pennsylvania 3H

Top video stories delivered to your inbox daily

One email a day. No sponsored placement.