Trump Announces ‘Economic D-Day’ Against Iran, Warns ‘Worse Coming’
President Donald Trump issued one of his most sweeping warnings yet Wednesday as the administration dramatically escalated its campaign against a foreign adversary.
The president said countries around the world now face a choice, declaring that governments attempting to undermine the new American operation could themselves face enormous consequences.
Trump announced what he called an “Economic D-Day” against Iran, promising unprecedented economic isolation while warning countries against providing Tehran with any financial or commercial lifeline.
“Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!” Trump wrote on Truth Social.
“This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” he continued.
Trump then expanded the warning beyond Tehran, putting governments and businesses around the world on notice that assisting Iran could expose them to American economic retaliation.
“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,” Trump said.
The president specifically identified several methods that he said countries and businesses must prevent Iran from using to evade the growing economic pressure.
“Oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries, front companies — It all needs to stop NOW,” Trump declared.
“You know who you are,” he added.
Trump then called upon American allies to participate in an effort he compared to the historic Allied invasion of Normandy during World War II.
“This will be an ECONOMIC D-DAY, and we need all of our Allies to stand with the United States of America to isolate, and defeat, the Iran threat,” Trump said.
“These maniacs are on the ropes, and these HISTORIC MEASURES will cripple them and their ability to project terror worldwide,” he added.
The president said Iran’s navy and air force have been destroyed while its production facilities have been reduced to “rubble.”
Trump also described Tehran’s currency as “worthless” and claimed the country itself “is hanging by a thread.”
The announcement represents another escalation in Washington’s pressure campaign, which has included a naval blockade as the administration attempts to force Tehran to capitulate.
Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson Esmail Baghaei accused the United States earlier this week of having an “addiction” to economic sanctions when diplomatic efforts fail, according to Yemen’s state-run news agency.
Iranian leaders also warned neighboring Gulf countries Wednesday against assisting the American military campaign.
But one of Iran’s important regional economic relationships suffered a major blow the same day.
The United Arab Emirates severed all financial and economic ties with Iran Wednesday, citing Tehran’s military escalation and incoming missile fire.
The president has also intensified pressure surrounding the Strait of Hormuz, the strategically critical waterway through which a substantial portion of global oil supplies traditionally travels.
On Monday, Trump threatened military action against Oman if the country acts as an obstacle to reopening the strait.
Trump nevertheless left open the possibility that negotiations with Tehran could eventually resume.
“Maybe at some point,” Trump said when discussing whether the United States could return to talks with Iran, Fox News reported.
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The president also argued that the Strait of Hormuz may become “not going to be quite as important as it was in the past” as countries search for alternative sources and routes for energy.
Iran TV Airs Sick Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports of $10M Bounty
Iranian state media aired an insane video about killing Barron Trump, along with reporting a $10 million bounty on his head ... and it's sure to get President Donald Trump's attention.
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Video: Iran TV Broadcasts Disturbing Threat Against Barron Trump, Reports $10M Bounty
The "Where to kill Barron Trump" clip says Barron's movements are being "fully monitored" while he's attending New York University ... and claims Barron's accounts for Xbox and Discord have been hacked.
The video goes into depth about what Barron wears ... and what his bodyguards wear. It also alleges his travel habits.
Per reports, the f-ed-up video is tied to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps ... and it's a big-time escalation in the threats coming out of Iran toward Trump as the war rages on.
The chilling video aired amid Trump ratcheting up pressure on Iran to finally crack ... his latest measure, dubbed "economic D-Day,” is meant to cripple Iran's economy.
The video might just be a BS scary tactic ... but it's still pretty freaking unnerving for the 20-year-old college student.
Chaos around Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s future as ‘six month plan’ revealed
The Duke and Duchess of Sussex are just days away from relocating back to Britain with their children.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle may be relocating back to the UK in a matter of days, however, they may not actually be staying here permanently. Just last week, it was reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, alongside their children, Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet, will be moving back to Britain.
It was reported that the children had already been enrolled on British schools, with the exact name and location of the school not revealed. It was also reported that the family would live in a private, non-royal residence, with the location kept private for security reasons. The motive behind the move was not reported.
While many think this means the Sussex family will be back in the UK - the country they once criticised very publicly - someone close to the couple has revealed that it could actually only be temporary.
The source told The Times: “It’ll be an extended period of time — it could be six months, it could be a year, it could be more — I don’t think even they know yet.
“They might suddenly go: ‘Why don’t we try Canada for a while? Why don’t we try Australia?’ It’s one of the great things about being private individuals [that they can live where they choose].”
The family has spent the last six years living in Montecito, California (Image: Instagram / @meghan)
Harry and Meghan themselves have not released a statement on their upcoming move back to Harry’s home country.
Rumours have been swirling about why they are relocating, with some people believing it is due to Harry’s desire to be close to King Charles.
Other reports suggest that Meghan has been offered an acting role based in Britain, although there is no official confirmation.
The family are reportedly set to fly over from California before the end of August, allowing the children to settle before they start at their new school. It has been reported that the family will keep their Montecito home in America, and their Portugal holiday home. It has also been reported that the family's chickens will stay at the Montecito home, while the family's two dogs are expected to fly over to the UK with them.
