Iran War News LIVE Updates: Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran
Iran War News LIVE Updates: US President Donald Trump said on Wednesday the US launched “most crushing economic operation ever taken” against Iran after it failed to make a deal. Stay tuned to this LIVE blog for all the latest Iran war news:
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi criticized US President Donald Trump's announced "economic D-Day" against Iran, stating it was an attempt to divert attention from US debt and rising interest costs. Trump unveiled the most severe economic sanctions ever against a nation, targeting countries supporting Iran. He stated no country offering Iran financial aid would escape substantial economic repercussions.
Meanwhile, Iran reportedly contemplated targeting US bases in Europe if the war escalates. NATO pledged readiness to protect its members from any threat. Iran defended its control over the Strait of Hormuz, dismissing Trump's claim of US dominance. The US re-designated Hezbollah as a Specially Designated Global Terrorist (SDGT) amid allegations of its ties to Iran.
Iran-backed Houthi rebels launched drone attacks on Saudi Arabia's Najran Airport and an Aramco facility.
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