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Trump bets on economic pressure against Iran regime

The Trump administration is again relying on economic pressure to force Iran’s entrenched regime to capitulate.
WHO: Trump administration
WHAT: Betting that suffocating economic pressure will force Iran’s regime to capitulate
WHEN: Reported Aug 12, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The US military campaign against Iran has so far failed to force the regime to capitulate.
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