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POLITICS ·UNITED STATES ·August 20, 2026

Donald Trump says US financial campaign against Iran is "MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER"

“MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”
— Donald Trump, President

Reported August 20, 2026 by middleeasteye.net. Checked word for word against that report.

✦ Summary · August 20, 2026 AI-written summary of the news — not a direct quote

President Donald Trump said the United States is beginning an exceptionally forceful financial campaign against Iran, describing it on Truth Social as an action of extraordinary magnitude. He warned that any nation aiding Tehran would face serious economic penalties, without naming countries or detailing steps. Trump said Iran’s armed forces have been wiped out, its currency has become nearly worthless, and the country is close to collapse. He called on allies to join Washington in isolating Iran and said the measures would keep it from getting nuclear weapons. No implementation specifics were provided.

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