US President Donald Trump has announced on Truth Social a “crushing economic operation” against Iran, describing it as “economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale.” He said any country that aids Iran or does business with it will face “tremendous economic consequences,” calling it “an economic D-Day.” He added that “these maniacs are on the ropes” and that “these historic measures will cripple them.” The announcement comes as US-Iran talks remain deadlocked. Trump’s latest threat focuses on economic pressure rather than renewed threats of military action, while questions remain over what new measures could be imposed beyond those already in place. The target audience may also include the American public,
Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna reports from Washington, DC.
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