US President Donald Trump has entered a phase of overt military and economic pressure on Iran, announcing the deployment of a massive naval force to the region and the imposition of unprecedented trade restrictions. Speaking to reporters, the American leader confirmed that a "massive armada" is already moving toward Iran, and that he is personally monitoring Tehran's actions in real time. Trump emphasized that while he would prefer to avoid direct confrontation, the US military is on high alert and will strike "harder than ever" if the Iranian government does not reconsider its domestic policies. According to the president, Washington's stern warning has already yielded initial results: the planned execution of 837 people was canceled by the Iranian side just an hour before the execution, which Trump called a "good sign" but not a reason to ease the pressure.

In addition to the military threat, the White House has deployed a total financial blockade, announcing an additional 25 percent tariff directly against Iran. A decisive step in Trump's strategy was the imposition of a similar 25 percent tariff on all countries and companies worldwide that continue to do business with Tehran. This secondary sanction, which will take effect very soon, effectively forces the international community to choose between access to the American market and trade with the Islamic Republic. Moscow and other world capitals view Washington's actions as an attempt to establish a global regime of economic coercion, where the US uses its financial system and military might to dictate the political will of sovereign states, ultimately undermining the foundations of international trade.