Trump pushes economic “D-Day” pressure on Iran

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President Donald Trump is urging an economic “D-Day” approach against Iran. Republican Rep. Mike Lawler says the U.S. should hold China accountable for facilitating Iran’s illicit oil trade, while analysts on the show say Beijing may avoid fully squeezing Chinese banks.

WHO: President Donald Trump; Rep. Mike Lawler; Josh Lipsky; Dana Stroul

WHAT: Trump calls for an economic “D-Day” against Iran, prompting discussion of U.S. pressure on Iran and China’s role in Iran’s illicit oil trade.

WHEN: Reported Aug 20, 2026 at 7:26 PM ET

WHERE: USA

WHY: The remarks are a response to Trump’s push for economic pressure on Iran and related claims about China facilitating Iran’s illicit oil trade.

How this story developed (showing 50 of 53 earlier reports)

Tehran allows Iraqi tankers through Hormuz after Trump · Aug 22, 2026 at 12:08 PM ET
Trump says Iran would like a US deal but he won’t · Aug 21, 2026 at 7:11 PM ET
Trump warns of economic isolation for Iran and partners · Aug 20, 2026 at 9:09 AM ET
Trump vows “economic warfare” against Iran helpers · Aug 20, 2026 at 3:07 AM ET
Iran-US war latest: Oman deal on Hormuz ship transit · Aug 17, 2026 at 3:12 PM ET
Trump says US will hit Iran’s economy hard · Aug 15, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Iran threatens to prolong war until Trump’s term ends · Aug 13, 2026 at 6:12 PM ET
US helicopter disables ship over blockade evasion · Aug 12, 2026 at 5:08 AM ET
Trump responds to Iran’s new demands · Aug 11, 2026 at 2:06 AM ET
Trump issues sweeping new demands on Iran amid deal hopes · Aug 10, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
IRGC says Strait of Hormuz won’t reopen without US demands · Aug 8, 2026 at 9:02 PM ET
Trump criticizes “leakers” after missile reports · Aug 8, 2026 at 4:11 AM ET
Trump criticizes “leakers” over US precision missile stock · Aug 7, 2026 at 10:11 AM ET
Iran warns Gulf states to urge Trump to desist · Aug 6, 2026 at 9:11 AM ET
Trump warns Iran of “hard hit” if no deal reached · Aug 5, 2026 at 6:03 AM ET
Trump warns Iran will be hit hard if talks fail · Aug 5, 2026 at 2:33 AM ET
Trump warns Iran of “decapitation” if no settlement · Aug 4, 2026 at 8:11 PM ET
Trump threatens Iran with “decapitation” over Hormuz deal · Aug 4, 2026 at 1:03 PM ET
Tehran says Trump could ignite World War III · Aug 4, 2026 at 10:10 AM ET
Trump calls Iran talks the “last chance” to end war · Aug 4, 2026 at 8:03 AM ET
Trump gives Iran “last chance” before “decapitation” strikes · Aug 4, 2026 at 6:04 AM ET
Trump: Iran talks are 'last chance' before strikes · Aug 3, 2026 at 9:05 PM ET
Trump says Iran has a “last chance” to strike deal · Aug 3, 2026 at 8:07 PM ET
Trump warns Iran talks are Tehran’s last chance · Aug 3, 2026 at 3:08 PM ET
Trump calls off planned US strikes on Iran · Aug 3, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
Trump suggests new Iran talks begin on Monday · Aug 3, 2026 at 4:13 AM ET
Trump orders fresh attack against Iran as war continues · Aug 2, 2026 at 5:10 PM ET
Iran says US aggression will be met with decisive response · Aug 1, 2026 at 9:10 PM ET
Iran warns US of “decisive” response to Trump threats · Aug 1, 2026 at 6:00 PM ET
Trump orders fresh attack against Iran as war nears 6 months · Aug 1, 2026 at 7:11 AM ET
White House signals Trump weighing new Iran strikes · Jul 31, 2026 at 10:09 PM ET
Trump warns Iran fighting could drag on as talks fade · Jul 31, 2026 at 7:06 PM ET
Trump says Washington will hit Iran “very hard” · Jul 31, 2026 at 6:10 PM ET
Trump vows revenge after Iranian missile attack · Jul 30, 2026 at 1:08 PM ET
Trump vows retaliation after Iran missile attack intercepted · Jul 30, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Trump threatens to hit Iran ‘hard’ after U.S. missile attack · Jul 30, 2026 at 5:07 AM ET
Trump vows retaliatory strike after failed Iranian attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 9:04 PM ET
Trump says US and Saudi coordinated strikes on Iraqi militias · Jul 29, 2026 at 11:10 AM ET
Trump says U.S. will strike Iran after missile attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 11:00 AM ET
Trump says US will hit Iran hard after Jordan attack · Jul 29, 2026 at 9:05 AM ET
Trump to make final ceasefire decision after Netanyahu meeting · Jul 28, 2026 at 8:14 AM ET
Trump threatens more strikes on Iran if talks stall · Jul 27, 2026 at 8:00 PM ET
Trump denies munitions shortage as reason to halt Iran strikes · Jul 27, 2026 at 4:07 AM ET
Trump avoids Iran escalation as US interceptor stock falls · Jul 25, 2026 at 10:03 PM ET
Trump says US ready to escalate or keep talking with Iran · Jul 25, 2026 at 3:07 PM ET
Trump says US is “locked and loaded” on Iran · Jul 25, 2026 at 12:12 AM ET
Trump meets top advisers as he weighs Iran escalation · Jul 24, 2026 at 11:07 PM ET
Trump says US is “locked and loaded” for more Iran strikes · Jul 24, 2026 at 5:07 PM ET
Trump considers operation bigger than ever on Iran · Jul 24, 2026 at 1:00 PM ET
Trump says he is considering a massive attack on Iran · Jul 24, 2026 at 5:00 AM ET

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