The 47th United States (US) President Donald Trump has launched a major new campaign to target Iran’s economy, threatening tremendous punishment on any country that helps or does business with the Islamic country.
The intensified economic pressure campaign comes as the war nears its sixth month with no immediate diplomatic or military off-ramp in sight.
Speaking on his Truth Social, Trump said, “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.
“I am also announcing that 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,” he said.
He did not specify what punishment countries would face, and none other than Iran were mentioned by name.