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WorldTrump threatens Iran’s trade partners as military strikes give way to economic pressure

Donald Trump announced what he called the most crushing economic operation against Iran, warning countries whose institutions, businesses, airports or governments provide Tehran with a lifeline of severe consequences. The unspecified measures could target Iranian oil buyers and provoke a confrontation with China, Iran’s biggest trading partner, after military strikes failed to bring Tehran back to talks.

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TThe Guardian★★★★☆2026-08-20 04:53Original

Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners as military strikes give way to economic pressure
Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners as military strikes give way to economic pressureWorld