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Economic Pressure on Iran: US President Donald Trump announced an “economic D-Day,” calling it “the most crushing economic operation ever” and warning any country aiding Iran faces “tremendous economic consequences,” targeting oil smuggling, swap lines, cash transfers, exchange houses, ship registries and front companies. Gulf Fallout: The UAE escalated pressure by suspending all trade and financial ties with Iran after missile-related accusations, while Iran warned Gulf states against facilitating US military use. Hormuz Tensions: The Strait of Hormuz dispute remains central, with Trump claiming it’s open and Iran saying it’s shut, as shipping patterns and oil prices react. Diplomatic De-escalation Efforts: Qatar’s PM met Saudi officials in Riyadh to push dialogue and safeguard maritime navigation. Israel-Türkiye Friction: Former Israeli premier Ehud Barak attacked Netanyahu’s “reckless and stupid” escalation with Türkiye, as Israel and Turkey trade accusations over Syria deployments. France-Iran Row: France expelled two Iranian diplomats after alleging an assault on French representatives in Tehran.

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