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Iran protests: Trump imposes 25% tariff on countries doing business with Iran

Amid a brutal crackdown that has left hundreds dead, President Trump ordered an immediate 25 percent tariff on any country trading with Iran as Washington weighs diplomatic and military options

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646 - Reported deaths in Iran protests so far

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"If Washington wants to test the military option it has tested before, we are ready for it." — Abbas Araghchi

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