President Trump Unleashes Sweeping Trade Embargo Against the Islamic Republic of Iran

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As violent unrest engulfs Tehran and anti-government protests heat up, President Trump issued a broad trade embargo against Iran on Monday, threatening to impose a 25 percent tariff on all trade with the United States for any nation that continues to do business with the Islamic state.

"Effectively Immediately," Trump stated on Truth Social that "any country doing business with the Islamic Republic of Iran will pay a tariff of 25% on any and all business being done with the United States of America." At this critical juncture in his presidency, Trump is considering both direct military action and diplomatic measures in response to Iran's crackdown on demonstrators. Senior National Security Council officials, Vice President JD Vance, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio met on Friday to put together what sources said was a complete "suite of options," including possible airstrikes, to present to the president in the days ahead. Trump is purposefully keeping all of his options open, according to White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt on Monday.

She emphasized that military force is still one of President Trump's options, saying, "He is very good at keeping all of his options on the table."

The embargo, which targets third-party countries, significantly escalates the economic stakes even though Iran is already subject to severe U.S. sanctions. Along with important allies like Iraq, Turkey, the United Arab Emirates, and India, China, Iran's biggest commercial partner and the source of more than 25% of its imports and exports, would be directly targeted. The pressure comes as the regime fights to keep control in the face of street protests and a growing internet ban, and as the fall of Iran's currency stokes popular ire. Leavitt also acknowledged that the government is discreetly examining Tehran's diplomatic effort.

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The White House claims that an Iranian official personally contacted Steve Witkoff, Trump's special envoy, in a tone that differed significantly from the regime's public displays of confidence. Leavitt stated, "What you're hearing publicly from the Iranian regime is quite different from the messages the administration is receiving privately." He added that Trump is willing to investigate those avenues, but not at the price of doing nothing while demonstrators are slaughtered. After Iran requested talks, Trump told reporters on Sunday, "we may have to act because of what's happening before the meeting."

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Iranian officials have publicly adopted a defiant stance. Speaker of the parliament Baqer Qalibaf publicly threatened to "discipline" Trump, while Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi asserted that the nation was "fully prepared" for war. Leavitt downplayed the bluster, citing the U.S. strikes on Iranian nuclear sites last year as evidence that Iran understands Trump is prepared to take action. She remarked, "He definitely doesn't want to witness people being murdered in Tehran's streets."

There is rising backing on Capitol Hill for decisive action. Rep. Randy Fine (R-FL) stated that Trump has made it plain that "America stands with the Iranian people," while Rep. Jared Moskowitz (D-FL) labeled reports from Iran "horrific and absolutely unacceptable," calling for quick action to end the carnage. Even Sen. John Fetterman, who described the Iranian regime as "one of the world's top terrorist underwriters," told CNN that it made sense to support Iranian protestors. Sen. Lindsey Graham provided the strongest support, claiming that the United States had its best opportunity to change the Middle East since 1979. "Saying we support the Iranian people is insufficient," Graham stated. "Taking decisive action to safeguard demonstrators in the street is the only appropriate course of action in this situation."

Trump has indicated that the days of making token gestures toward Tehran are over, with tariffs already in effect and military options publicly canvassed. The message from Washington is clear: the United States is willing to impose real costs—both financial and non-financial—on a regime that persists in abusing its citizens, regardless of whether the president decides that events on the ground necessitate immediate action or whether Iran's private outreach results in negotiations.

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