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President Trump announced an unprecedented economic operation against Iran, characterizing it as 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale,' amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.
reported by 2 outlets · Attributed statement · first recorded Aug 20, 1:30 AM
How each outlet reported it
The HillCenter · Aug 20, 1:01 AM
Trump stated the operation will be 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale'
Cites: President Trump · Details: 'Economic Warfare and Isolation on an unprecedented scale'
The HillCenter · Aug 20, 1:01 AM
President Trump announced Wednesday evening an economic operation against Iran
Cites: President Trump · Details: Wednesday evening; announced on Truth Social
The HillCenter · Aug 20, 1:01 AM
Trump characterized the operation as the 'MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER'
Cites: President Trump · Details: 'MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER'; Truth Social post
The HillCenter · Aug 20, 1:01 AM
The announcement occurred amid negotiations to reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Details: Strait of Hormuz; negotiations ongoing
ABC NewsLean left · Aug 21, 12:01 AM
President Trump has vowed 'economic warfare' against Iran on an unprecedented scale
Cites: President Trump · Details: 'economic warfare'; unprecedented scale
The HillCenter · Aug 24, 5:01 PM
President Trump warned that Iran would face an 'economic D-day' if it does not agree to negotiate
Cites: President Trump · Details: 'economic D-day'; last week
The HillCenter · Aug 24, 5:01 PM
The new sanctions are escalating the Trump administration's pressure on Iran to negotiate a deal
Details: escalating pressure; to negotiate a deal
The HillCenter · Aug 24, 5:01 PM
The Trump administration is pressuring Iran to end the conflict and fully reopen the Strait of Hormuz
Details: end conflict; reopen Strait of Hormuz
The HillCenter · Aug 24, 11:01 PM
Trump administration is applying economic pressure on Iran
Details: Trump administration; Iran
The HillCenter · Aug 24, 11:01 PM
The Trump administration is pursuing economic measures rather than military strikes against Iran at present
Details: for now; economic chokehold; over military strikes