Trump warns of economic warfare against Iran supporters
By The BriefBrief
US President Donald Trump warned that any country providing support or “any type of lifeline” to Iran would face economic consequences. He said he is announcing what he called the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN,” describing it as “Economic Warfare and Isolation” on an unprecedented scale.
WHO:Donald Trump
WHAT:Trump warned that the US will impose economic consequences on countries supporting Iran.
WHEN:Aug 19, 2026
WHERE:USA
WHY:Trump’s warning was triggered by countries supporting Tehran or providing “any type of lifeline to Iran.”
