20 August 2026

Middle East updates: Trump warns 'economic consequences' for nations helping Iran

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Middle East updates: Trump warns 'economic consequences' for nations helping Iran

US President Donald Trump has threatened Iran with an "economic warfare". Meanwhile, Australia summoned Israel's envoy over the 2024 death of an aid worker in an Israeli strike in Gaza. DW has the latest.

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