Your Weekly Guide: 17 – 21 August 2026
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On Wednesday evening, US President Donald Trump threatened “tremendous economic consequences” on any nation which does business with Iran, without offering details. This threat appeared to be his latest effort to isolate the Islamic Republic of Iran from the global economy and pressure its leadership into negotiating an end to the war. Photo: AFP
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