US President Donald Trump on Friday (6 February 2026) has issued a new executive order with the intention of strengthening the national emergency regarding Iran. Under this order, America can impose tariffs on countries that directly or indirectly purchase any type of goods or services from Iran, so that American national security, foreign policy and economic interests can be protected.

The purpose of the new order is to limit Iran’s economic network so that it cannot benefit from its nuclear capabilities, terrorism support, ballistic missile development and regional destabilization policies. Under this order, the US Secretary of State, Commerce Minister and Trade Representative have been given the authority to decide, make rules and implement the tariff system.

What are the official grounds of the order?

This order has been issued under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) and National Emergencies Act, which gives the President the power to impose strict rules on foreign trade due to national emergency. Iran has been described as a national security challenge for America, on which this step has been taken to continue its response.

American administrator’s policy regarding Iran

The Trump administration has adopted a tough stance with Iran. Earlier too, in 2018, Trump had pulled America out of the Iran nuclear deal and implemented the maximum pressure policy. Iran’s special group Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC) has been declared a foreign terrorist organization. The current order continues this approach to prevent Iran from developing nuclear weapons and regional influence.

Modifications and reactions to orders

According to the new executive order, if circumstances change, such as Iran or the affected countries aligning with the US in national security, foreign policy and economic matters, then the President can amend or change that order. Apart from this, if there is retaliation from any country then the same order can also be modified.

America’s broad stance and goals on Iran

The White House has blamed Iran for regional instability, supporting terrorism and its own internal violence. Where protests are harshly suppressed and resources are diverted to weapons and nuclear programs rather than the welfare of civilians, the US considers it an extraordinary threat and is implementing a comprehensive accountability policy.

US Iran Trade Warning: Amidst the increasing tension between America and Iran, President Donald Trump has taken a big and tough step. Trump has made it clear that any country doing business with Iran will have to pay the price. America has announced to impose 25 percent tariff on such countries.

Trump wrote on his social media platform Truth Social that if any country does business with Iran, it will have to pay 25 percent tax on every trade with America. He said that this rule will come into effect immediately and no changes will be made in it.

It may affect these countries

According to the report of Associated Press, countries like China, Brazil, Türkiye and Russia have trade relations with Iran. In such a situation, this decision can have a direct impact on these countries.

‘Want to find solution through talks’

Trump had earlier said that America can talk to Iranian officials and he is also in touch with Iranian opposition leaders. He expressed displeasure over the death of protesters in Iran and also warned of military action while increasing pressure on the government. However, on Monday, White House Press Secretary Carolyn Levitt made it clear that America’s first choice is still negotiations. He said that attacking is definitely an option, but the President wants to find a solution through dialogue first.

Levitt also said that America is not getting clear and consistent messages from Iran. He said that the Iranian government is saying one thing outside, while different things are coming out in internal conversations, and the President is trying to understand these messages.

Demonstrations are taking place in Iran

There have been large-scale demonstrations against the government in Iran in recent months. These demonstrations started with the severe economic crisis, but have now reached the demand for removal of the government. Iran’s influence in the region has also weakened.