Trump threatens 'tremendous economic consequences' on any country helping Iran

What the report says

President Donald Trump has warned that the United States will impose what he described as severe economic consequences on any country that helps Iran or does business with it, according to BBC World News. In a post on Truth Social, he said any state allowing its banks, companies, airports or government bodies to provide support to Tehran could face punishment, though he did not specify what those measures would be or name any countries.

The announcement comes as a 60-day ceasefire involving Iran expired on Monday, with no apparent diplomatic or military exit from the wider conflict. BBC World News said Trump’s latest remarks appear to extend an existing pressure campaign aimed at Iran, including earlier sanctions efforts against foreign banks and firms linked to the country.

Trump also framed the move as part of a broader economic offensive, arguing that Iran had failed to reach a deal with the US. The report said Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent had recently signaled that Washington intended to isolate Iran economically. The BBC noted it had asked the White House and the Treasury Department for comment. The developments matter because they suggest the US may be preparing to intensify financial pressure on Iran and on third countries that continue commercial ties with it.