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Trump Announces 'Crushing Economic Operation' Against Iran

President Trump announced a 'crushing economic operation' against Iran, threatening severe consequences for any country that supports it. He stated that the US has 'draconian sanctions' ready to isolate Iran economically.

19 Aug, 11:14 — 19 Aug, 23:47
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APVery High11h ago

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court’s president and a senior prosecution lawyer - AP News

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court’s president and a senior prosecution lawyer  AP News

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BBCHigh6h ago

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

Prime Minister Carney hailed "significant progress" in trade talks as the two countries seek to hammer out final details ahead of a new weekend tariff deadline.

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bloombergHigh1h ago

Trump Says US Starting ‘Economic Warfare’ Operation Against Iran

The US will begin what President Donald Trump said would be an unprecedented economic warfare operation against Iran, after faulting the country for failing to take its chance to make a deal with him.

By Derek Wallbank

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NYTMostly Factual3h ago

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

The U.S. approach to the court has always been complicated. Now, it’s openly hostile.

By Katrin Bennhold

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FTVery High7h ago

The US munitions crisis goes back further than Iran

Eye-watering levels of defence funding and better production targets do not solve the problem

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le-mondeHigh2h ago

US continues efforts to undermine ICC by sanctioning two of its judges

The latest US sanctions target the core of the International Criminal Court's (ICC) investigation into the situation in Palestine and, more broadly, any investigation targeting nationals of countries that have not joined the ICC – first and foremost Americans and Israelis.

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The GuardianMostly Factual11h ago

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

US president cancelled planned tariff imposition just hours before it was to come into force. Plus why are people so obsessed with television vampires? Good morning. Donald Trump has paused his threatened punitive tariff on Canada just hours before it was due to come into effect. After Trump’s announcement, the Canadian prime minister, Mark Carney, said “substantial progress” had been made towards a trade deal, but more work was needed. Tuesday’s 11th-hour backdown comes after a contentious y...

By Martin Belam

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NPRHigh13h ago

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

President Trump has announced that the U.S. is delaying a 50% tariff on Canadian imports after reaching a deal. And, how progressive Democrats fared in Florida's primary elections yesterday.

By Brittney Melton

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Fox NewsMixed1h ago

Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran

Trump declared "economic warfare" against Iran, warning that any nation or business providing a financial lifeline to the regime will face severe, unprecedented sanctions.

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Al JazeeraMostly Factual1h ago

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

US president also says any country that trades with Iran will 'face tremendous economic consequences'.

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cnbcMostly Factual1h ago

Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

The announcement extends a pressure campaign the Trump administration has waged since April under the banner Operation Economic Fury.

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cbcHigh3h ago

Canada, U.S. officials signal trade deal in the works after new tariffs paused

<img src='https://i.cbc.ca/ais/24eeaddd-6469-402a-82f6-64f0f33bfbb1,1787053262845/full/max/0/default.jpg?im=Crop%2Crect%3D%280%2C283%2C5426%2C3052%29%3BResize%3D%28620%29' alt='Two men in suits, one standing and one sitting, in conversation.' width='620' height='349' title='U.S. President Donald Trump speaks with Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney at a working lunch with leaders of G7 and the Middle East, in Evian-les-Bains, France, on June 16, 2026.'/><p></p>

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SCMPMostly Factual1h ago

Trump warns of punishment for any country that supports Iran: ‘economic warfare’

⁠US ⁠President ⁠Donald Trump on Wednesday warned of economic consequences against any ‌country that supported Tehran or provided “any type of lifeline to Iran”. “Today, I am announcing the MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY COUNTRY! This will be Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,” he wrote on social media. “ANY country that allows its financial ⁠institutions, businesses, airports, or government ‌entities to provide any type of lifeline ‌to Iran will...

By Reuters

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globe-and-mailHigh1h ago

Trump thinks tariffs will tear Canada apart. The evidence proves him wrong

Canadian solidarity, while strong, is not something governments can simply assume; it must be built by informing Canadians of what is at stake

By Carlo Dade , Sean Willett

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DWHigh3h ago

ICC slams US sanctions on court as 'flagrant attack'

US President Donald Trump's administration has ramped up its pressure on the International Criminal Court (ICC), accusing it of being "politicized." The EU, France, Germany, Spain and Japan have defended the court.

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France 24High1h ago

Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran

⁠US President ​Donald Trump on Wednesday ​warned of economic consequences against any country that ​supported ‌Tehran or ⁠provided "any type of lifeline ‌to Iran." He ​did not specify ​what specific ​steps Washington would take against such ​a country and did not list any country by name. Follow our liveblog for the latest updates.

By FRANCE 24

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national-postMostly Factual5h ago

Conrad Black: Canada will prevail no matter what happens with Trump

If the negotiations go badly, it will be difficult but it will be an opportunity

By Conrad Black

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Times of IndiaMostly Factual7h ago

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Canada avoided a significant tariff imposition after a last-minute reprieve. President Trump announced a three-day extension for trade negotiations with Canada. Substantial progress has been acknowledged, though significant work remains to finalize an agreement. The immediate dispute centers on Canadian trade practices and market access for American goods. Both nations aim to resolve these issues before the extended deadline expires.

By CHIDANAND RAJGHATTA

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jerusalem-postMostly Factual1h ago

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, promises consequences to any country providing aid

Trump also announced that any country which provided aid to Iran would face "TREMENDOUS Economic Consequences."

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mainichi-englishMostly Factual1h ago

PM Takaichi says US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief 'very unfortunate'

TOKYO (Kyodo) -- Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi said Wednesday it is "very unfortunate" that the United States has imposed sanctions on Tomoko Akane, a

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ndtvMostly Factual5h ago

US, Canada Say Final Trade Deal Soon, But Details Remain Scarce

Trump had threatened to impose stiff new 50 per cent tariffs on a range of Canadian goods from Wednesday.

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channel-news-asiaMostly Factual3h ago

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

The United States and Canada said they were close to finalising a trade deal after US President Donald Trump delayed new 50 per cent tariffs on Canadian goods.

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The WeekMostly Factual9h ago

Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 days

“Canada and the U.S.A., subject to the finalization of documents, have a DEAL!” Trump said on social media

By Peter Weber, The Week US

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investing-com1h ago

Trump announces ‘crushing economic operation’ against Iran; details scant

By Investing.com

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gulf-newsMixed44m ago

Trump says US has 'draconian sanctions' ready for Iran; claims Hormuz naval blockade '100% successful'

<p>While addressing technology leaders, Trump, when asked about possible sanctions on Iran, said, "We have things that we could sanction. We have very draconian sanctions, and we'll see what happens."</p>

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national-uaeMixed51m ago

Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran

By Sara Ruthven

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express-tribuneMostly Factual10h ago

UN's Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC

Rubio says that the ICC is claiming jurisdiction over countries that are not members of the court

By Reuters

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Daily SabahMixed4h ago

Trump signals Canada trade deal, holds off tariffs

U.S. President Donald Trump said Wednesday he delayed tariffs on some Canadian goods for three days because he believes Washington and Ottawa have reached a trade deal, as negotiat...

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zerohedgeLow11h ago

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal"

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal" The Canadian dollar climbed against most of its Group-of-10 peers after President Trump delayed 50% tariffs on billions of dollars of Canadian goods for three days, claiming on Truth Social that a trade deal was pending. The last-minute reprieve will ease trade tensions in North America. "I have paused the 50% Tariffs against Canada, that were scheduled to kick in tomorrow morning for a three day period, ba...

By Tyler Durden

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Tehran TimesLow7h ago

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

TEHRAN- A majority of Americans want the United States to end its war with Iran, refrain from further military action, and pursue diplomacy instead, according to a new national public opinion survey by a leading US polling organization.

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naharnetMixed12h ago

Berri says only Trump can 'compel Israel to end its war'

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times-of-omanMixed9h ago

ICC condemns US sanctions against its President and senior trial lawyer

The Hague: The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued a stinging rebuke against the United States following Washington's imposition of sanctions...

By Times of Oman

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Coverage Timeline

First report: NPR · 19 Aug, 11:14Full coverage: 58 · 13hWindow: 13h
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NPR19 Aug, 11:14First to report

U.S. delays 50% tariff on Canadian imports. And, takeaways from Florida's primaries

1h later
naharnet19 Aug, 12:24

Berri says only Trump can 'compel Israel to end its war'

zerohedge19 Aug, 12:45

Trump Pauses 50% Canada Tariffs At 11th Hour, Declares "We Have A Deal"

The Guardian19 Aug, 12:54

First Thing: Trump in Canada tariff backdown after ‘substantial progress’ made on trade deal

AP19 Aug, 13:16

ICC slams US decision to sanction the court’s president and a senior prosecution lawyer - AP News

1h later
express-tribune19 Aug, 14:25

UN's Guterres seriously concerned by US sanctions on ICC

The Week19 Aug, 14:50

Trump pauses 50% Canadian tariffs for 3 days

times-of-oman19 Aug, 14:54

ICC condemns US sanctions against its President and senior trial lawyer

publico19 Aug, 15:14

EUA criticam ataque israelita “grave e preocupante” contra base na Síria

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hotnews19 Aug, 16:22

Avertisment: Dispozitive cruciale fabricate de gigantul german Siemens pot fi piratate, pe fondul temerilor că Iranul va ataca instalațiile de apă

yle-uutiset19 Aug, 16:39

YK:n ihmisoikeusvaltuutettu tuomitsee Yhdysvaltain pakotteet ICC:n virkamiehille

FT19 Aug, 16:51

The US munitions crisis goes back further than Iran

Times of India19 Aug, 16:53

From Taco Tuesday to Fitting Friday: Trump puts Canada tariffs on ice for 72 hours

Tehran Times19 Aug, 17:00

Americans increasingly reject Iran war as polls show growing support for diplomacy

delo19 Aug, 17:15

Bela hiša stopnjuje napade na ICC

BBC19 Aug, 17:47

Canada and US say they are finalising a trade deal, but details remain murky

naftemporiki19 Aug, 17:51

Ιράν: Οι σκληροί επιστρέφουν – Το «καύσιμο» πίσω από τα σενάρια για χτύπημα στην Ευρώπη

die-presse19 Aug, 18:02

Wie die USA den Internationalen Strafgerichtshof zerschlagen wollen [premium]

mkd-mk19 Aug, 18:09

ЕУ изрази поддршка за претседателката на Меѓународниот кривичен суд по санкциите од САД

der-standard19 Aug, 18:35

Wegen US-Sanktionen: Zahlreiche Staaten stellen sich hinter IStGH

faz19 Aug, 18:41

Neue US-Sanktionen: Kampf gegen das Recht

national-post19 Aug, 18:58

Conrad Black: Canada will prevail no matter what happens with Trump

ndtv19 Aug, 19:00

US, Canada Say Final Trade Deal Soon, But Details Remain Scarce

la-vanguardia19 Aug, 19:23

Trump promete un “marco regulatorio claro” para las criptomonedas rodeado de ejecutivos en la Casa Blanca

index-hr19 Aug, 19:32

Kanada i SAD dogovaraju posljednje detalje sporazuma, carine odgođene za tri dana

Daily Sabah19 Aug, 19:39

Trump signals Canada trade deal, holds off tariffs

vijesti-me19 Aug, 19:42

Francuska osudila američke sankcije protiv Međunarodnog krivičnog...

il-sole-24-ore19 Aug, 19:42

Trump sospende i dazi del 50% contro il Canada: «Abbiamo l’accordo»

iefimerida19 Aug, 19:47

Τραμπ: «Το πετρέλαιο είναι στα 83-85 δολάρια και όχι στα 300, ελέγχουμε πλήρως το Ορμούζ» -Σκληρό πλήγμα στην Τεχεράνη από τα Εμιράτα

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channel-news-asia19 Aug, 20:48

US and Canada say they are close to final trade deal

NYT19 Aug, 20:50

Trump vs. the International Criminal Court

cbc19 Aug, 21:00

Canada, U.S. officials signal trade deal in the works after new tariffs paused

DW19 Aug, 21:31

ICC slams US sanctions on court as 'flagrant attack'

klix-ba19 Aug, 21:43

Reakcija iz Haga: Američke sankcije predsjednici Međunarodnog krivičnog suda su napad na nezavisnost institucije

n1-serbia19 Aug, 21:45

Francuska osudila američke sankcije protiv MKS-a

orf19 Aug, 22:01

Zölle: Einigung zwischen USA und Kanada doch nicht fix

le-monde19 Aug, 22:24

US continues efforts to undermine ICC by sanctioning two of its judges

la-repubblica19 Aug, 22:24

Guerra in Iran, le news di oggi. Trump: “Annuncio guerra economica devastante contro l’Iran e chi lo aiuta”

globe-and-mail19 Aug, 22:39

Trump thinks tariffs will tear Canada apart. The evidence proves him wrong

el-universal-english19 Aug, 22:56

Alcaldía Cuauhtémoc realiza nuevo operativo contra scooters; son retirados de calles de Buenavista, Santa María la Ribera y Roma Norte

seeking-alpha19 Aug, 22:57

Tentative trade deal would cut Canada steel, aluminum tariffs by half - reports

mainichi-english19 Aug, 23:02

PM Takaichi says US sanctions on Japanese ICC chief 'very unfortunate'

bloomberg19 Aug, 23:06

Trump Says US Starting ‘Economic Warfare’ Operation Against Iran

jerusalem-post19 Aug, 23:17

Trump declares 'Economic D-Day' against Iran, promises consequences to any country providing aid

Al Jazeera19 Aug, 23:18

Trump announces ‘most crushing economic operation ever’ against Iran

Fox News19 Aug, 23:23

Trump threatens 'unprecedented' economic consequences for any nation aiding Iran

cnbc19 Aug, 23:25

Trump announces 'economic warfare' on Iran, threatens ‘tremendous’ consequences for its backers

France 2419 Aug, 23:26

Middle East live: Trump threatens economic punishment on 'any country' helping Iran

20-minuten19 Aug, 23:26

Trump kündigt «wirtschaftlichen D-Day» gegen den Iran an

investing-com19 Aug, 23:30

Trump announces ‘crushing economic operation’ against Iran; details scant

SCMP19 Aug, 23:30

Trump warns of punishment for any country that supports Iran: ‘economic warfare’

taipei-times19 Aug, 23:32

US sanctions ICC President Tomoko Akane of Japan

el-mundo19 Aug, 23:38

Trump anuncia una ofensiva económica "sin precedentes" para aislar a Irán

national-uae19 Aug, 23:41

Trump announces 'most crushing economic operation ever taken' against Iran

berlingske19 Aug, 23:42

Trump varsler økonomisk krig mod Iran og dets støtter

gulf-news19 Aug, 23:47

Trump says US has 'draconian sanctions' ready for Iran; claims Hormuz naval blockade '100% successful'

dr-dk19 Aug, 23:56

Trump varsler 'økonomisk D-dag' mod Iran

newsbeast20 Aug, 00:03Latest update

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