VERIFIED QUOTE · reported 2026-08-19
“TRAGICALLY, for them, they have failed to take it. Therefore, today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY!”
Donald Trump · said 2026-08-19 · reported 2026-08-19
Trump announced the economic operation against Iran in a post shared on X.
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