World · 20 August 2026
Trump threatens global economic punishment for countries helping Iran
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Donald Trump declared that the US would impose "tremendous economic consequences" upon any country that assists Iran. A 60-day ceasefire with Iran ended on Monday, with no diplomatic solution in sight for the conflict. The United Arab Emirates severed all financial and economic connections with Iran the day prior to Trump's warning.
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