Event Brief
Iran security chief warns Gulf states over Trump economic war
By The BriefBrief · Sources (20)
Filed: Aug 23, 2026 at 4:08 AM ET
Summary: Iran’s new security chief warned Gulf neighbours they would be treated as “enemies” if they joined Donald Trump’s “economic war.” He said any retaliation would be “earthquake-like,” in response to Trump’s “economic D-Day” threats.
WHO: Iran’s new security chief
WHAT: Warned Gulf neighbours they would be treated as “enemies” if they joined Trump’s “economic war,” and said retaliation would be “earthquake-like.”
WHEN: Aug 23, 2026 at 2:04 AM ET
WHERE: Iran
WHY: The warning was triggered by Trump’s “economic D-Day” threats and his “economic war.”
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