Trump Ready to Let Economic Pressure Build on Iran

President Donald Trump says he's ready to let economic pressure build on Iran. He also says the country should pay for damages it has caused to neighbors. Bloomberg's Josh Wingrove reports from the White House. (Source: Bloomberg)

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