By Kanishka Singh and Parisa HafeziWASHINGTON/DUBAI, Aug 20 (Reuters) - U.S. President Donald Trump warned of economic consequences against any country that provided "any type of lifeline to Iran" as the U.S. looks to resolve a war it began alongside Israel nearly six months ago.Thousands of people have been killed in the war, which quickly drew in countries across the Gulf, and global markets have been shocked as Iran flexed its ability to control shipping through the Strait of Hormuz, through which about a fifth of the world's traded oil passed before February.

US president announces 'causing economic operation' against Iran, vows measures against nations trading with Tehran.

US President Donald Trump on Wednesday warned of economic consequences against any country that supported Tehran or provided "any type of lifeline to Iran." He did not…

Donald Trump warned countries providing Iran any financial, business or government support that they could face ‘tremendous economic consequences’.