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strikeAug 20, 2026

Trump threatens Iran’s trade partners, as military strikes make way for economic pressure

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Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move that could set up a fresh confrontation with China if implemented.

Source: Jonathan Yerushalmy — Read the full report

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  • Jonathan YerushalmyBy Jonathan Yerushalmy

    Donald Trump has announced a new campaign to isolate Iran’s economy, threatening “tremendous economic consequences” on any country that helps or does business with Tehran, a move that could set up a fresh confrontation with China if implemented. “Today, I am announcing the most c…

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This article serves as a report on the current state of affairs in the U.S.-Israel-Iran conflict. Its now November 1st 2026, 2 days out from the US midterms on the 3rd November. It's been relatively quiet on the front but I'm sure that wont stay that way.

Its a case of who can climb the ladder of escalation higher.

Location: Iran