Trump announces toughest economic campaign against Iran yet

WASHINGTON, United States — WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump said he has launched what he described as the toughest economic campaign against Iran to date, warning financial institutions, companies and any state that supports Tehran through its airports that they will face severe consequences. In remarks carried by his office, Trump said all allies must stand together to isolate and defeat what he called the Iranian threat. Trump argued that no one has offered Iran a better opportunity on a nuclear deal than he has, but said that chance was wasted. He claimed Iran's currency had become worthless and the country was on the verge of collapse, calling for action to halt oil smuggling, cash transfers and shell companies linked to Tehran. The U.S. president said extremists inside Iran were on the brink of defeat and would be dismantled through what he described as historic steps. No further details on the specific measures or timing were immediately announced.