President Donald Trump announced sweeping new tariffs on any nation conducting business with Iran, in a bid to escalate pressure on Tehran amid widespread anti-government protests in the country.
‘Tariffs’ On Countries Doing Business With Iran
In a Truth Social post on Monday night, Trump said any country doing business with Iran “will pay a Tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America,” adding that “this order is final and conclusive.”
This comes following reports of a government crackdown against protestors, which, according to U.S.-based rights group HRANA, has led to the death of 490 civilians, 48 security personnel, and more than 10,800 arrests, with state TV footage showing funerals for security personnel and dozens of body bags at Tehran’s coroner’s offices.
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