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Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

TRUMP360 automated newsroom Published August 20, 2026 · 01:03 Updated Aug 22, 10:19 9 sources

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Live updates: Iran condemns Trump’s threat of ‘economic D-Day’ CNN U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Vance says war in "new phase" of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat CBS News Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China…
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From the source reporting: Live updates: Iran condemns Trump’s threat of ‘economic D-Day’ CNN U.S.-Iran Live Updates: Vance says war in "new phase" of economic pressure as Iran dismisses Trump threat CBS News Iran war live: US vows toughest Iran sanctions, urges China support. Iran war live: Trump announces ‘most crushing’ Iran sanctions.

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