First Russia, now Iran: Trump announces 25% tariffs on Tehran's trade partners; calls order 'final and conclusive'

First Russia, now Iran: Trump announces 25% tariffs on Tehran’s trade partners; calls order ‘final and conclusive’

US President Donald Trump on Tuesday announced a 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran, stepping up pressure on Tehran over its violent crackdown on nationwide protests.Trump said the tariffs would take effect immediately. In a social media post, he wrote, “Effective immediately, any Country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will…

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'A red line': Iran hits back after Donald Trump's warning on protestors; mocks US 'rescue record'

‘A red line’: Iran hits back after Donald Trump’s warning on protestors; mocks US ‘rescue record’

Representative image (Picture credit: AP) Iran on Friday issued a sharp warning against any US intervention, vowing a response after President Donald Trump said Washington would come to the aid of protesters in the Islamic republic.“Any intervening hand-nearing Iran security on pretexts will be cut off with a regret-inducing response,” Ali Shamkhani, an adviser to…

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