US Warns of Economic Collapse Risk for Countries Maintaining Ties with Iran
US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries maintaining ties with Iran risk accelerating their economic decline, following Trump's announcement of an economic war against Iran.
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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent warned that countries continuing to maintain ties with Iran risk facing economic collapse. He wrote this on social media platform X.
"Any remaining ties with Tehran, whether established intentionally or maintained consciously, will accelerate the economic decline of any country," the minister wrote.
Earlier, on August 19, US President Donald Trump announced the start of an unprecedented-scale "economic war and isolation" of Iran. The American leader also warned that countries providing support to Tehran through financial institutions, businesses, airports, or government structures would face serious economic consequences from the US.
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BeforeAugust 19
US President Donald Trump announced the start of an economic war and isolation of Iran
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The US warned countries maintaining ties with Iran of the risk of economic collapse.
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The US is expected to impose sanctions on such countries, potentially leading to their economic problems.