US President Trump Announces ‘Crushing Economic Operation’ Against Iran

• Donald Trump announced a “crushing economic operation” against Iran.
• Threatens severe financial penalties for any nation aiding Iran.
• Cited frustration with Iran’s refusal to capitulate.

Former US President Donald Trump announced on Wednesday what he termed the “most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country” targeting Iran. He described this as “economic warfare” and an “ECONOMIC D-DAY,” citing frustration with Iran’s refusal to capitulate. The operation aims for unprecedented economic conflict and isolation, with Trump threatening severe financial penalties on any nation, financial institution, business, airport, or government entity that provides a “lifeline” to Iran. He also claimed that Iran’s military facilities have been destroyed and its currency rendered worthless.