Tehran has accused the US and Israel of stirring up unrest to manufacture a pretext for military intervention

US President Donald Trump has said he will impose a blanket 25% tariff on any nation that conducts business with Iran, escalating his pressure campaign to isolate the Islamic Republic amid ongoing unrest.

The new tariff threat comes after Trump promised “very strong options” and suggested that Washington could intervene militarily to support the Iranian people’s quest for “freedom.” Iranian officials have accused the US and Israel of orchestrating a deadly “terrorist war” within its borders.

“Effective immediately, any Country doing…

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