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EPISODE · Aug 24, 2026 · 9 MIN

Iran war - Trump orders 'crushing economic operation'

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U.S. President Donald Trump has officially launched a sweeping financial campaign against Tehran, labeling it the "MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!" Announced on August 19, 2026, via Truth Social, the strategy signals a pivot in the nearly six-month-old U.S.-Iran conflict—moving away from direct military confrontation to total financial isolation.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/today-explained--6659607/support.Don’t miss our latest episodes! follow us to stay updates with fresh news everyday. Let’s keep the support our podcast to serve update news entire the world!

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