{
  "id": 4125691,
  "title": "‘We will retaliate like an earthquake’: How Iran could respond to Trump’s economic ‘D-Day’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/we-will-retaliate-like-an-earthquake-how-iran-could-respond-to-trumps",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-08-29T06:31:43.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Egypt Independent",
    "slug": "egypt-independent",
    "url": "https://www.egyptindependent.com/we-will-retaliate-like-an-earthquake-how-iran-could-respond-to-trumps-economic-d-day/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "As the United States escalates its plan to cripple Iran's economy, the Islamic Republic has vowed a response that could have far-reaching consequences. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced sweeping secondary sanctions targeting Iran's trade partners in key sectors, but stopped short of imposing new major measures. Instead, the US is focusing on enforcing existing sanctions and warning of further penalties against countries that cut ties with Iran.\n\nIran's Foreign Ministry spokesperson, Esmail Baghaei, has been playing a game of both chess and poker, warning of a combination of threats. The country has blocked vessels from using the Strait of Hormuz, a crucial route for oil exports, and its proxy in Yemen, the Houthis, have expanded the conflict to the Red Sea. Iran's top military officials have threatened to strike energy targets beyond the Strait of Hormuz, potentially disrupting emerging oil shipment routes.\n\nIf the economic war continues, Iran has warned that \"not a single drop of oil will be exported, neither through the Strait of Hormuz nor from anywhere in the Persian Gulf.\" Supreme National Security Council leader Mohsen Rezaei vowed a response \"in an earthquake-like manner.\" Any resulting attacks or disruption to shipping could drive global oil prices higher, potentially increasing gasoline prices at US pumps.\n\nSaudi Arabia and other Middle Eastern oil producers have already started rerouting their oil exports to avoid the Strait of Hormuz, exporting a combined 7 million barrels per day. If Iran follows through on its threats, global oil prices could skyrocket, with major implications for economies worldwide.",
  "summary": "As Washington launches its latest plan to cripple Iran’s economy, the Islamic Republic has threatened a regional and global response designed to raise the stakes for the United States and the world. In a news conference on Monday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announced that the US will target a complex network built by Iran over … The post ‘We will retaliate like an earthquake’: How Iran…",
  "key_points": [
    "Iran vows 'earthquake-like' retaliation to US economic sanctions.",
    "Strait of Hormuz blockage and expanded conflict in Red Sea.",
    "Saudi Arabia and Middle Eastern producers reroute oil exports."
  ],
  "editors_take": "Iran's vow to retaliate against US economic sanctions in an \"earthquake-like manner\" suggests it may target global oil supplies, potentially driving up prices and affecting economies worldwide.",
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Egypt Independent",
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        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/six-months-on-trumps-iran-excursion-risks-igniting-crises-far-beyond",
        "published": "2026-08-29T06:23:35.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "National Post",
        "title": "Adam Katz: Canada has interests in the Middle East. It’s time Ottawa defined them",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/29/adam-katz-canada-has-interests-in-the-middle-east-its-time-ottawa",
        "published": "2026-08-29T10:00:48.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}