LIVE: COLLAPSE BEGINS IN IRAN, U.S. ON RED ALERT, CARRIER ARRIVES | A2 Analysis

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With the 60-day negotiation timeline expired, Donald Trump and the U.S. Treasury announced ECONOMIC D-DAY, aimed at shutting down Iran's shadow banking networks, oil exports, and third-party trade lifelines. In a major regional shift, neighboring Gulf nations—including the UAE—are moving to implement strict trade and financial restrictions against Iranian commerce.

Facing mounting pressure, Major General Ali Abdollahi and the Iranian Armed Forces leadership issued an explicit warning to regional neighbors: any host nation allowing U.S. forces to launch aircraft, stage operations, or utilize refueling tankers from local bases will be treated as an active combatant.

In response to the growing threats, U.S. Central Command confirmed the arrival of the USS George Washington Carrier Strike Group in regional waters to reinforce maritime security alongside coalition allies. Inside Iran, severe foreign currency shortages, crippling inflation, and domestic instability continue to mount, putting immense stress on IRGC networks operating across Iraq, Syria, and Yemen, while defense systems in Israel remain on high alert.