Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers
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Source: CNBC
Published: 2026-08-20 09:11 UTC+10:00
Section: General
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Economy & Finance, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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President Donald Trump said the U.S. will launch what he called the "most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country" against Iran, threatening severe financial penalties on any nation that helps Tehran evade sanctions.
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