Trump says Iran is 'completely collapsing' as US plans new sanctions

g1.globo.com (Portuguese)

President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran is "completely collapsing," as the U.S. prepares to announce new sanctions in what he called an "economic war" against Tehran. Trump described the upcoming measures as the "most crushing economic operation" against a country, part of an effort to isolate Iran by pressuring Middle Eastern nations to cut ties or face sanctions themselves. Iran's foreign ministry responded by warning neighboring countries that joining the U.S. pressure campaign could bring "consequences," following Saturday remarks by parliament speaker Mohammad Ghalibaf about regional security offers.


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