"Effective ‍immediately, 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," Trump said in a post on Truth ​Social.

US President Donald Trump has announced a 25% tariff on any country doing business with Iran, aiming to increase pressure on Tehran amid its violent crackdown on nationwide protests.

“He is unafraid to use the lethal force and might of the United States military if and when he deems that necessary,” Leavitt said.