Trump declares 'economic war' on Iran, threatens partners with retaliation
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- President Donald Trump declared an "economic war" against Iran, threatening severe consequences for any nation doing business with the Islamic Republic.
- The announcement escalates U.S. pressure on Iran amid an ongoing conflict and ahead of U.S. midterm elections.
- The U.S. has previously imposed economic sanctions on Iran, which has responded with defiance and actions in the region.
President Donald Trump announced an unprecedented "economic war" against Iran on Wednesday, vowing "tremendous" consequences for any country that aids or trades with the Islamic Republic. This declaration marks a significant intensification of Washington's pressure campaign against Tehran, as the conflict approaches its sixth month without a clear diplomatic or military resolution.
Today I announce THE MOST DEVASTATING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER UNDERTAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! It will be an economic war and an unprecedented escalation of isolation.
The escalating economic pressure comes as Trump faces increased domestic scrutiny over the war, with midterm elections looming in November. "Today I announce THE MOST DEVASTATING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER UNDERTAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! It will be an economic war and an unprecedented escalation of isolation," Trump wrote on Truth Social. He further warned that "ANY country that allows its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government entities to provide any lifeline to Iran will in turn face TREMENDOUS economic consequences."
Also announced that ANY country that allows its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government entities to provide any lifeline to Iran will in turn face TREMENDOUS economic consequences.
While Trump did not specify the exact penalties or name any countries, his remarks follow Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent's statement last week about imposing unparalleled economic isolation on Iran. The U.S. has previously imposed sanctions, and Iran has responded with actions such as blocking the Strait of Hormuz. Tensions remain high in the region, with the United Arab Emirates accusing Iran of launching missiles, an accusation Iran denies. In response to the UAE's accusations, Emirati diplomacy announced the suspension of commercial and financial exchanges with Iran.
It will be a combination of economic isolation the likes of which the world has never seen.
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Originally published by TVN Panamá in Spanish. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.
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