23/08/2026
“It is going to work in Iran and we are going to collapse this regime.” — Scott Bessent, Treasury Secretary
The U.S. administration is preparing what it describes as an unprecedented economic assault on Iran, combining a blockade with sanctions designed to bring the regime to its knees.Iranian oil shipments to China have fallen dramatically, from an average of 1.4 million barrels per day in 2025 to approximately 534,000 barrels per day in August, as the U.S. blockade drains Iran’s crude stockpiles.
While economic pressure can create demonstrations and undermine confidence in the government, experts emphasize that toppling the regime ultimately requires an organized internal movement to confront the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps.