Trump Announces Harshest-Ever Economic Operation Against Iran

WASHINGTON, US — US President Donald Trump said the United States had launched what he described as its toughest economic operation against Iran, warning of severe consequences for countries that permit their institutions, companies and airports to work with Tehran. Trump called on US allies to act together to isolate and defeat what he termed the Iranian threat. He said he had given Iran more opportunities to reach an agreement than anyone else, but that those opportunities had been squandered. The US president described Iran’s currency as worthless and said it was on the verge of collapse. He called for action against oil smuggling, cash transfers and front companies supporting Iran. Trump also said extremist groups in Iran were nearing collapse and that historic sanctions would eliminate them. The statement did not specify the measures included in the operation or provide implementation details.