Trump announces 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

What did Trump announce?

New 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties with Iran

When did Trump’s policy of tariff on goods from countries with commericial ties with Iran take effect?

Immediately

What is Trump’s new 25% tariff on goods from any country maintaining commercial ties with Iran intended to do?

Increase pressure on Tehran

What is currently going on in Tehran?

Anti-government protests

How long have anti-government protests in Tehran been going on for?

Three weeks

What has caused anti-government protests in Tehran?

Sharp depreciation of Iran’s currency

Who could be affected by Trump’s 25% tariff on goods from countries with commercial ties with Iran?

China, Iraq, UAE, Turkey, India

Why could China, Iraq, UAE, Turkey, and India be affected by Trump’s 25% tariff in goods from countries with commercial ties with Iran?

They are Iran’s main trading partners

Has the White House released details on which imports will face the heaviest impact from his 25% tariff on goods from countries maintaining commercial ties with Iran?

No

What did Karoline Leavitt say?

Military options like airstrikes remain on the table

Profession of Karoline Leavitt:

White House spokeswoman

What have the protests in Iran led to?

Significant casualties

How many protesters have been killed by protests in Iran?

500

How many security personnel have been killed by protests in Iran?

48

How many people have been arrested in the protests in Iran?

Thousands

What have Iranian officials done to try to control the protests?

Reached out to Trump to negotiate

How did Trump respond to Iranian officials asking him to negotiate about the Iranian protests?

Said that they have to act before a meeting