Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran

BBC World Thursday 20 August 2026, 00:25 UTC 1 min read

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It comes after a 60-day ceasefire expired on Monday, with no sign of a diplomatic or military off-ramp to the conflict.

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