Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran

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Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran

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Trump vows ‘economic warfare’ on countries helping Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened ‘economic D-Day’ on any countries that help or do business with Iran. Al Jazeera’s Mike Hanna explains how the threat, though vague, signals a renewed focus on economic, rather than military, action.

Published On 20 Aug 2026

20 Aug 2026

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