Trump vows to hit Iran ‘hard economically’ as Tehran demands US leave region

U.S. President Donald Trump declared on Friday that Washington would impose significant economic penalties on Iran, signaling a potential escalation in the pressure campaign against Tehran. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent echoed this sentiment, warning that the U.S. would implement "never-before-seen" measures against Iran as early as the following week.

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Washington would hit Iran “hard economically”

These threats come as the U.S. and Iran continue to grapple with a conflict that has lasted nearly six months, with no clear agreement in sight to end the hostilities. The economic pressure campaign aims to compel Iran to alter its behavior, though the specific triggers and targets of the new sanctions remain undisclosed.

Meanwhile, Iranian lawmaker Ebrahim Azizi, who chairs parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee, urged the United States to expedite its withdrawal from the Middle East. Speaking in Shiraz before Friday prayers, Azizi asserted that the U.S. presence in the region has only fostered insecurity. He advised regional nations against depending on Washington for their security, suggesting a path toward greater self-reliance.

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Washington would impose measures against Iran that have “never been seen” as soon as next week.

The escalating rhetoric and the threat of further economic sanctions underscore the deep-seated tensions between the two nations. The ongoing conflict and the lack of a diplomatic breakthrough suggest a prolonged period of confrontation, with economic measures playing a central role in the U.S. strategy.

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the US presence in the region had brought “nothing but insecurity”