Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran
It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
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"TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences on any country that helps or does business with Iran."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"ANY country that allows its financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government entities to provide any type of lifeline to Iran will itself face TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences."
— Donald Trump , Politician
"The US would impose economic isolation on Iran like the world has never seen before."
— Scott Bessent , Executive
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It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.
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