Trump says Iran 'completely collapsing' as US expands sanctions

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US President Donald Trump claimed Iran is "completely collapsing" in a Truth Social post Monday, as the US Treasury prepares to broaden secondary sanctions against entities and countries doing business with Tehran. The expanded sanctions aim to deliver a final warning to nations to sever ties with Iran, pressuring an end to the nearly six-month conflict disrupting Strait of Hormuz energy exports, a source told Reuters. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent plans to outline the "economic D-Day" campaign, making clear countries must side with the US or risk being cut off from the dollar-based financial system.


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