The Futility of Economic Saber Rattling Against Iran As the United States continues its military campaign against Iran, the Trump administration has revived an old strategy: using economic suffocation to weaken Tehran.
After nearly six months of war, the White House believes a renewed emphasis on sanctions and naval blockades will finally bring the regime to its knees.
This approach is nothing new; it's been dubbed "Maximum Pressure" before. However, history suggests relying solely on economic pain may not be the most effective way to influence Iran's behavior.