Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran

Source: thehill.com · Section: politics · Bias: Center-Right · Published: Wed, 12 Aug 2026 23:16:32 GMT

Welcome to The Hill's Defense & NatSec newsletter {beacon} Defense &National Security Defense &National Security   The Big Story Trump looks to inflict economic pain on Iran President Trump is turning his focus on economic warfare, leaning on crippling sanctions and a U.S. naval blockade to force Iranians to the table in peace talks. ©...

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