“No one gave the Islamic Republic of Iran more of an opportunity than I did to reach an agreement. Unfortunately, for their own sake, they were unable to use this opportunity. Therefore, today I announce that the most forceful economic operation ever carried out against a country will begin! This will be an economic and isolation war on a scale unprecedented. Their navy has been wiped out, their air force has been destroyed, their military factories are now piles of rubble, their money is worthless, and their country is hanging by a thread. Today, I also announce that any country that allows its financial institutions, companies, airports, or government bodies to provide any kind of lifeline to Iran will face very severe economic consequences. Oil smuggling, swap lines, transfer of cash, money exchanges, registration of ships and shell companies— all of these must be stopped right now. You know who you are. This will be an “economic D-Day,” and it is necessary for all of our allies to stand with the United States of America in order to isolate and defeat the threat from Iran. These lunatics are on the verge of defeat, and these historic actions will cripple them and their ability to spread terror throughout the world. Iran will never have nuclear weapons. Thank you for your attention to this matter. President Donald J. Trump”