Washington, United States, Aug 24, 2026 (AFP) - Trump claims Iran 'collapsing' as US threatens 'economic D-Day'

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2026-08-24

US President Donald Trump said Monday that Iran was "collapsing" as Washington prepared to announce the details of a new economic pressure campaign that Tehran has derided as an admission of defeat. Almost six months into their war, the two sides are locked in a stalemate, with peace talks stalled, Iran keeping the key Strait of Hormuz shut and Washington persisting with a naval counter-blockade of Iran. Under political pressure at home over the......

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