Bessent’s ‘D-Day’ sanctions against Iran would deepen tensions with China

Proposed sanctions targeting Iran, referred to as 'D-Day' measures by Scott Bessent, risk escalating diplomatic and economic tensions between the United States and China. The strategy aims to severely restrict the Iranian regime's remaining revenue streams.

However, analysts note that implementing such a comprehensive embargo presents significant logistical and diplomatic challenges. Specifically, any effective effort to completely choke off Iranian financial inflows would necessitate penalizing Chinese entities that continue to trade with Tehran.