Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran

President Donald Trump has declared that the United States will impose "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences" on any nation that assists or engages in business with Iran. In a forceful post on Truth Social, Trump announced the initiation of "the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country!" without providing specific details or naming any nations. This move escalates the pressure campaign, dubbed Operation Economic Fury, which was launched in April to sanction foreign entities involved with Tehran.

The "economic D-Day" on Iran, as Trump termed it, is a response to Iran's failure to reach a deal with the U.S. Trump stated, "ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences." He urged an immediate cessation of activities such as oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, and front companies, directly addressing those involved.

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ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences.

This announcement comes shortly after the United Arab Emirates, a U.S. ally, severed all financial and economic ties with Iran following a new missile threat. The UAE's defense ministry reported detecting two ballistic missiles launched from Iran that landed in the sea. Iranian entities have historically used Dubai's financial system for money transfers via exchange houses and shell companies. In response to the UAE's decision, Iran's armed forces cautioned neighboring Gulf countries against supporting the U.S. military, viewing any such assistance as collusion.

While China was not explicitly mentioned, its businesses are the largest purchasers of Iranian oil, a critical funding source for Tehran. The U.S. has previously sanctioned several Chinese "teapot refineries." China's Ministry of Commerce has previously stated that such sanctions violate international law. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had earlier indicated that the U.S. would soon impose unprecedented economic isolation on Iran.

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Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies - It all needs to stop NOW. You know who you are.