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Experts say US lacks strategy after pivot to Iran sanctions

Experts say the US pivot from strikes to sanctions in its Iran campaign shows a lack of clear strategy. They note that despite the blockade and sanctions effort, Iranian officials have said they would not stop controlling the Strait of Hormuz.
WHO: Experts
WHAT: Experts criticized the US shift from strikes to sanctions in its Iran campaign as lacking clear strategy.
WHEN: Reported Aug 26, 2026 at 10:03 AM ET
WHERE: USA
WHY: The criticism is triggered by the US pivot from strikes to sanctions in its Iran campaign and the resulting lack of a clear strategy.
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