Trump unveils sweeping Iran sanctions as Tehran vows retaliation

President Donald Trump unveiled sweeping "economic D-Day" sanctions against Iran, prompting Tehran to vow retaliation. Iran's economy minister claimed the country was "fully prepared" and warned enemies should expect an attack, while US defense secretary Pete Hegseth said kinetic strikes were not ruled out. The new secondary sanctions target Iran's trade partners, with Treasury secretary Scott Bessent vowing to "tighten the noose" and sanction an unnamed financial institution by week's end. The measures come nearly six months into the conflict, amid reports of dwindling US weapons stockpiles, which Trump denied. A Reuters/Ipsos poll showed US public support for the war fell to 31 percent. Separately, Pakistan and Iran reported "significant progress" in talks focused on preventing escalation and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu claimed Iran attempted to kill one of his sons, while Iranian state media aired footage alleging a $10 million bounty on Barron Trump. Oil prices steadied after falling over 2 percent.