Trump Targets Iran Backers

Trump vowed sweeping economic penalties on Iran and any countries that support it.

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President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US will launch what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country” against Iran. He described the campaign as “economic warfare and isolation” and warned that any country, company or financial institution helping Iran evade sanctions or doing business with Tehran would face “tremendous economic consequences.” Trump said Iran had failed to take a deal opportunity. He said talks could resume “at some point,” while US demands remain focused on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon.

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Iran presents a serious threat that requires a forceful U.S. response rather than the failed approaches of past presidents. Its regime and refusal to negotiate justify an aggressive Trump-led campaign to isolate and pressure it economically.