Overview
- Trump labeled the order "final and binding" in a brief Truth Social post that offered no implementation details.
- The White House said the military is reviewing options regarding Iran, with airstrikes listed as one possibility.
- China rejected the plan as illegal extraterritorial coercion and warned it would take necessary measures to protect its interests.
- Major partners trading with Iran — including China, India, the United Arab Emirates, Turkey and Iraq — could be hit, while applicability to Germany’s reduced Iran trade remains unclear.
- Iran Human Rights reported at least 648 people killed during the crackdown under a nationwide internet shutdown, as oil prices climbed in early trading.