Trump: 'Iran is collapsing entirely' ahead of new sanctions
Translated from Greek, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.
At a glance
- U.S. President Donald Trump declared Iran is "collapsing entirely" via Truth Social.
- His statement preceded the announcement of new U.S. sanctions against Tehran, described as an "economic D-Day."
- Iran's Parliament Speaker warned that the "unprecedented economic war" would have negative consequences for the U.S. itself.
U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Monday that Iran is "collapsing entirely," making the statement via his Truth Social platform just hours before new U.S. sanctions against Tehran were to be detailed. The announcement came as U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent described the impending measures as an "economic D-Day," a phrase referencing the historic Allied invasion of Normandy in 1944.
Trump's assertion of Iran's complete collapse contrasts sharply with the ongoing tensions and the impending economic pressure. The administration's move signals a significant escalation in the U.S. strategy against Iran, aiming to cripple its economy through stringent sanctions.
IRAN IS COLLAPSING ENTIRELY
In response, Iran's Parliament Speaker, Mohammad Bagher Ghalibaf, issued a warning to the United States. He cautioned that the "unprecedented economic war," characterized by increasingly severe sanctions on the Islamic Republic, would ultimately have negative repercussions for the United States itself. Ghalibaf shared a cartoon on the platform X, which he labeled the "Iranian boomerang," underscoring Iran's stance against the mounting pressure.
The exchange highlights the escalating rhetoric and strategic maneuvering between the two nations. While the U.S. aims to exert maximum economic pressure, Iran appears poised to resist, warning of reciprocal consequences.
The 'unprecedented economic war,' with the imposition of even harsher economic sanctions on the Islamic Republic, will ultimately have negative consequences for the United States itself.
Originally published by Ta Nea in Greek. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.