--- title: "Economic Fury: US Announces Unprecedented Blockade of Iran and Total Financial Isolation" description: "🇺🇸 The US is preparing \"economic fury\" for Iran: Scott Bessent announced unprecedented measures, including a total blockade of ports and the Strait of Hormuz. 🛑🛢️ The Treasury Secretary stated that next week the White House will announce new sanctions that will take Iran's isolation to a level \"unseen in history.\" This is a continuation of the \"maximum pressure\" policy started in 2025. 🔥 The situation is heating up: on August 13, the US and Iran simultaneously claimed control over the strait. The world awaits escalation." date: 2026-08-14T06:14:02.000Z lang: en url: https://xab.info/en/posts/us-announces-unprecedented-blockade-of-iran-and-economic-fury tags: [usa, iran, sanctions, scott-bessent, ormuz-strait, trump-administration, economy] publisher: "XAB.info" --- # Economic Fury: US Announces Unprecedented Blockade of Iran and Total Financial Isolation ![US Secretary of State Antony Blinken announces unprecedented economic blockade of Iran](https://xab.info/media/2026/08/14/ssha-annonsirovali-bespretsedentnuyu-blokadu-irana-i-ekonomicheskuyu-yarost/ssha-annonsirovali-bespretsedentnuyu-blokadu-irana-i-ekonomicheskuyu-yarost-1.webp) ## 🎯 Key Points - The US Treasury announced unprecedented measures for the economic isolation of Iran. - Scott Bessent declared a shift from a military operation to "economic fury." - The plan includes a total blockade of Iranian ports and the Strait of Hormuz. - On August 13, 2026, the US and Iran declared control over the strait. Washington is preparing a blow for Iran that could become a turning point in modern Middle Eastern geopolitics. US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent, in a recent statement, warned Tehran of upcoming measures he described as "unprecedented" in the history of state economic isolation. According to the Secretary, next week the White House will officially announce a sanctions package designed to completely cut Iran off from the global economy. ### From "Epic Fury" to "Economic Fury" Scott Bessent emphasized that current actions are an escalation of a campaign that began in 2025. It was then that President Donald Trump ordered the resumption of the "maximum pressure" policy against the Iranian regime. The Treasury Secretary used a vivid metaphor to describe the shift in tactics: "We have moved from 'Epic Fury' (the name of the US military operation against Iran) to 'economic fury.' And by the President's order, we have raised the level even further." This statement confirms that Washington views economic pressure not just as a tool of coercion, but as a full-fledged alternative or continuation of military action. In a situation where Iran is already under strict sanctions, the new wave of restrictions aims to destroy the remaining channels of financial flows. ### Blockade of the Strait of Hormuz and Ports A key element of the new strategy will be a physical blockade. Bessent explained that financial pressure will be tightly synchronized with maritime restrictions. "This will be a combination of economic isolation and a prolonged blockade in the Strait of Hormuz—something the world has never seen before," he stated. According to the Secretary, the new measures will not allow ships to either enter or leave Iranian ports. This effectively means a total naval blockade of a country that depends on oil exports through the Strait of Hormuz. The situation has reached a boiling point: on August 13, 2026, the US and Iran effectively simultaneously declared "full control" over the strategic strait, creating a risk of direct military confrontation. ### Contradictory Data Despite Washington's categorical statements, there is disagreement within the expert community and among analysts regarding the effectiveness and timeline for implementing these plans. On one hand, the Trump administration insists that the new campaign will lead to the collapse of the Iranian economy in the shortest possible time. On the other hand, sources close to the Pentagon point to the difficulty of maintaining a long-term naval blockade in conditions where Iran possesses developed means of asymmetric warfare. Furthermore, it was previously reported that President Trump has a new plan for Tehran, but there is a risk that he could personally spoil it due to unpredictable diplomatic steps. For now, the Pentagon is assessing the duration of the naval blockade, but exact timelines and logistical capabilities remain the subject of closed discussions. ### Global Consequences If the US actually implements the plan for the total isolation of Iran, it could cause a sharp spike in energy prices and destabilize the global economy. A blockade of the Strait of Hormuz is a blow to global trade, through which a significant portion of the world's oil shipments pass. European and Asian countries dependent on Iranian oil and gas may face serious problems. At the same time, Iran will likely attempt to use its allies and shadow channels to bypass sanctions. History shows that Tehran knows how to adapt to external pressure, and the question is whether the new "economic fury" will be able to break this system. ## 🔍 Fact-Check Verification - [Bessent Announces "Unprecedented" Measures Against Iran](https://news.mail.ru/politics/71987136/) - Подтверждает заявление Бессента о беспрецедентных мерах. - [US Treasury Announces "Unprecedented Measures" for Economic Isolation of Tehran](https://tass.ru/mezhdunarodnaya-panorama/28010989) - Подтверждает детали о блокаде и финансовой изоляции. - [US Treasury Announces "Unprecedented Measures" for Economic Isolation of Iran](https://news.mail.ru/politics/71987115/) - Подтверждает заявление Бессента о беспрецедентных мерах. - [US Plans to Take New Economic Pressure Measures Against Iran](https://www.interfax.ru/world/1109208) - Подтверждает контекст эскалации давления. ## ❓ FAQ ### Q: What is "economic fury"? **A:** This is a term used by US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent to describe a new phase of sanctions against Iran, which combines financial isolation with a physical blockade of ports. ### Q: When will the new measures be announced? **A:** According to Bessent, the White House will announce the decisions next week after the statement (tentatively from August 21, 2026). ### Q: What is the Strait of Hormuz? **A:** A strategically important waterway through which a significant portion of the world's oil shipments pass. A blockade of the strait could paralyze Iranian oil exports.