Trump Sanctions 60 New Iranian Targets, Tehran Calls It ‘Economic Terrorism’

The Trump administration is tightening economic pressure on Iran, choosing sanctions over military action as midterm elections draw near. On Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that roughly 60 new Iranian entities, individuals, and ships had been added to the U.S. sanctions list. The move marks a shift toward economic suffocation, rather than direct military engagement, in dealing with Tehran. Iran responded by denouncing the measures as “economic terrorism.” The new sanctions are part of a broader strategy to weaken Iran’s financial infrastructure and limit its oil trade, according to officials. No further details on the specific targets were immediately released.