Lacking a military solution against Iran, Trump turns to economic suffocation
- Posted on August 25, 2026
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Lacking a military solution against Iran, Trump turns to economic suffocation
As midterm elections approach, the Trump administration is favoring economic pressure over military involvement, with Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent announcing Monday some 60 new Iranian entities, individuals and ships have been added to the sanctions list. Tehran in turn denounced 'economic terrorism.'
