Trump’s Tightening Squeeze on Iran Will Heap More Pain on Its Battered Economy
- Posted on July 17, 2026
- By The Wall Street Journal
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Trump’s Tightening Squeeze on Iran Will Heap More Pain on Its Battered Economy
Trump is betting that renewed pressure will convince Tehran to release its hold on the Strait of Hormuz., while the regime is betting it can hold out.