US Targets Iran with New Sanctions and 'Economic Fury'

Watch on YouTube ↗  |  August 14, 2026 at 12:57  |  2:57  |  Bloomberg Markets
Speakers
Tyler Kendall — Multimedia Editor, Bloomberg

Summary

Bloomberg's Tyler Kendall reports on the U.S. escalation of economic pressure on Iran, including possible targeting of Chinese purchases of Iranian crude and ongoing naval enforcement after tanker attacks. He also details new Section 232 tariffs on imported drones aimed at China and supporting the U.S. defense industrial base, including a reported $400 million Army counter-drone laser purchase from AeroVironment.

  • U.S. prepares new Iran sanctions described as a one-two punch to force negotiations.
  • Bloomberg Economics sees possible targeting of Chinese purchases of Iranian crude.
  • Two UAE state-owned tankers were hit while transiting the Strait of Hormuz.
  • Section 232 tariffs set up to 100% on larger Chinese drones, 25% on smaller, and lower rates for allies.
  • Tariffs and contracts aim to bolster the U.S. domestic defense industrial base.
  • U.S. Army is reported to buy at least $400 million in counter-drone lasers from AeroVironment.
Ideas
Tyler Kendall Multimedia Editor, Bloomberg 0:47
Iran sanctions, tanker attacks threaten crude supply.
The U.S. is likely to expand sanctions pressure by targeting Chinese purchases of Iranian crude, and UAE-owned tankers were hit transiting the Strait of Hormuz, keeping Middle East oil supply disruption risk elevated.
WTI MED
Tyler Kendall Multimedia Editor, Bloomberg 2:35
Tariffs, contracts bolster U.S. defense sector.
Section 232 tariff rates up to 100% on larger Chinese drones, with lower rates for allies, are part of an administration effort to bolster the domestic defense industrial base, favoring U.S. defense and drone manufacturers.
U.S. defense industrial base MED
Tyler Kendall Multimedia Editor, Bloomberg 2:42
Army's $400M counter-drone laser order supports AeroVironment.
The U.S. Army is set to buy at least $400 million of counter-drone lasers from AeroVironment, marking the Pentagon's first such purchase contract and providing a direct demand catalyst for the company.
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