Overview
- Trump told a Detroit audience the new tariffs took effect today and repeated calls for “Iranian patriots” to continue protests and seize institutions.
- He canceled official contacts with Iranian officials, warned those responsible for killings would face a “very high price,” urged Americans and U.S. allies to leave Iran, and later said assistance to protesters will include economic measures.
- The Wall Street Journal, citing Gulf officials, reported the administration now sees a U.S. attack on Iran as more likely than not, with options under discussion ranging from strikes to cyber operations and additional sanctions.
- UN spokesperson Stéphane Dujarric expressed concern over escalating military rhetoric and called for diplomacy.
- Iran’s security chief Ali Larijani labeled Trump and Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu “the main killers” of Iranians, Turkey said border security measures are in place and stable, and experts told The Hindu the U.S. tariffs should have limited impact on India’s trade.