Trump Targets Iran Backers

President Donald Trump announced on Truth Social that the US will launch what he called the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country” against Iran. He described the campaign as “economic warfare and isolation” and warned that any country, company or financial institution helping Iran evade sanctions or doing business with Tehran would face “tremendous economic consequences.” Trump said Iran had failed to take a deal opportunity. He said talks could resume “at some point,” while US demands remain focused on preventing an Iranian nuclear weapon.