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Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

Low Severity Asia Iran
Date Occurred Aug 19, 2026 23:18 UTC
Event Type General News
Source Al Jazeera
Recorded Aug 20, 2026
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US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.

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Region Asia
Capital Tehran
GDP / Capita $7000.0
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  • ID #25031
  • Type General News
  • Region Asia
  • Severity Low
  • Indexed Aug 20, 2026
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