VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-27
“MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-27
On August 19, Trump announced the most crushing economic operation ever taken against any country, threatening nations offering Iran financial aid.
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