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Trump Announces Crushing Economic Operation Against Iran, Warns Supporters

Trump Announces Crushing Economic Operation Against Iran, Warns Supporters
Trump declares 'most crushing economic operation' on Iran; warns nations against supporting Tehran · firstpost.com

Donald Trump says the United States will greatly increase economic pressure on Iran.

He called the plan the biggest economic operation ever used against a country.

The plan would target how Iran sells oil, moves money and does business.

Trump also warned other countries and organizations not to help Iran.

He said Iran had missed an opportunity to make a deal with the United States.

One report said talks were stuck, while another said there were no talks currently scheduled.

Trump claimed Iran’s military had been badly damaged, but the articles present this as his claim.

NATO said it was ready to protect its members after reports that Iran might consider attacking US military targets in Europe.

The reports give different days for Trump’s announcement, identifying it as Wednesday in two reports and Friday in another.

Key facts

Announcing leader
US President Donald Trump
Target
Iran
Described policy
Economic warfare and isolation on an unprecedented scale
Targeted activities
Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries and front companies
Threatened consequences
Countries and entities providing Iran with financial, business, airport or government support could face tremendous economic consequences
Trump's stated rationale
He said Iran failed to take an opportunity to make a deal with the United States
NATO response
A NATO official said the alliance was prepared to address threats and defend its members

Quotes

US President Donald Trump

President of the United States

“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.”
republicworld.com
“Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale.”
livemint.com republicworld.com

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