Economic War on Tehran Intensifies as Trump Calls World Leaders

New Delhi, Aug 25 – According to Treasury Secretary Scott Basent, President Donald Trump has been reaching out directly to foreign leaders in an effort to accelerate an economic campaign against Iran. The president’s outreach, Basent said, is designed to convince each nation to halt all forms of engagement—diplomatic, commercial, or financial—with Tehran. The United States aims to cut off every economic lifeline that supports the Iranian government, thereby forcing it into complete isolation. Basent declined to list the specific officials contacted but noted that the administration has already observed measurable outcomes. In parallel, the State Department and Treasury are intensifying their diplomatic pressure, setting clear deadlines and warning that non‑compliance will result in swift repercussions.