US President Donald Trump on Tuesday alleged that Iran is facing a deepening financial and humanitarian crisis, claiming that the Islamic Republic is unable to pay “large segments” of its military while accusing its authorities of killing protesters related to the unrest that took place at the end of last year over economic hardships in the country.
Earlier on Monday, Trump claimed that Iran was “completely collapsing” as his administration intensified economic pressure on Tehran. Trump’s remarks came as his administration moved to further tighten financial pressure on Tehran, with US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing the launch of ” Operation Economic Outcast ” against the Islamic Republic following Trump’s post. Bessent said the campaign is aimed at cutting Iran off from international financial networks and restricting revenue streams that Washington says support the Iranian government. The Treasury Secretary also said Washington was pursuing “quiet diplomacy” with countries that maintain economic ties with Iran as the administration considers additional sanctions. “We find that the best way to engage with countries is through quiet diplomacy, and we are level-setting with every country to tell them our expectations,” Bessent said, adding, “We know who they are. The administration plans to provide countries with specific timelines to end certain economic relationships with Iran and said it would work with international counterparts to address activities linked to Tehran.
They know who they are.
