Trump signals economic penalties for countries trading with Iran

President Donald Trump said the United States could impose economic consequences on countries that keep doing business with Iran, sharpening pressure on Tehran as he tries to push it back toward talks. He did not spell out what measures Washington might use.

The comments put Iran’s trading partners in the spotlight, especially countries that still buy Iranian goods or maintain other commercial links. Trump framed the move as part of a broader effort to force the Iranian government to change course.

The White House has not detailed any new policy steps tied to the warning, and Trump did not provide a timetable. The remarks leave open whether the administration would target tariffs, sanctions or other financial restrictions.

The issue comes as the United States continues to use economic leverage in its dispute with Iran, a strategy that has long shaped relations between the two countries.