Nahost: Trump droht Iran mit beispiellosem „Wirtschaftskrieg“ – Ölpreis steigt deutlich

Washington and Düsseldorf - With ongoing negotiations between Tehran and Washington failing to progress, US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with an unprecedented "economic war". In a post on his platform Truth Social, Trump warned that any country, including its financial institutions, businesses, airports, and government authorities, would face "MASSIVE economic consequences" if they support Iran.

He emphasized that the help of all US allies is needed to stop the threat emanating from Iran. In response, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghtschy insisted that Trump's recent threats are an attempt to divert attention from domestic issues in the United States. He stressed that America's economic terrorism threatens the global economy and the national sovereignty of countries around the world.

Iran remains open to dialogue with the United States, but clarifies that negotiations should not be mistaken for capitulation. Senior advisor to Iran's spiritual leader, Mohammad Mochber, added that military pressure and sanctions would not deter Iran's determination. With just two and a half months until critical midterm elections in the US, Trump is facing significant domestic pressure.

Despite weeks of failed attempts to achieve any notable successes in his war against Iran, neither diplomacy nor military action seems to be working in his favor.