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Trump Resumes Economic Pressure on 'Entrenched' Iranian Regime

12 Ağustos 2026Bloomberg

The Trump administration is renewing its strategy of applying economic pressure on Iran, as previous military efforts have not succeeded in compelling the regime to surrender. This approach aims to suffocate the Iranian economy to force a change in behavior.
The effectiveness of this strategy remains to be seen, given the resilience of the Iranian government.
The US has a long history of using economic sanctions against Iran, particularly following its withdrawal from the nuclear deal in 2018. The current strategy reflects a broader trend of using economic tools in geopolitical conflicts, especially when military options have proven ineffective.
The reliance on economic sanctions as a primary tool of foreign policy raises questions about their long-term effectiveness. While they may create immediate financial strain, the entrenched nature of the Iranian regime suggests that such measures could also lead to increased nationalism and resistance among the popu…

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