Can Trump prevent countries from trading with Iran?

US President Donald Trump announced a new economic campaign against Iran, labeling it the “most crushing economic operation” to date, following stalled negotiations to end hostilities. He warned of severe sanctions on any nation engaging in trade with Iran and emphasized the need for international cooperation to isolate Tehran. In response, Iranian officials dismissed Trump’s threats, calling them a distraction from US economic issues and asserting that Iran has adapted to circumvent sanctions.

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