Atlantic: Trump advisors push Iran pressure
The article discusses former U.S. President Donald Trump's attempt to postpone militarily options against Iran through an economic pressure strategy. The report indicates that officials presented Trump with data suggesting that current sanctions are beginning to have a tangible impact on Iran's economy, including inflation and declining energy revenues. However, it becomes clear that the president’s ability to stick to this policy is fragile, due to his temperament and media volatility, alongside pressures from hawks in Congress and the Pentagon pushing for broader strikes. Trump is betting that the sanctions will cause the Iranian economy to collapse, but he remains uncertain about protecting American interests in the region if he chooses to escalate. The proposed pressure tactic faces multiple challenges and is accompanied by personal and political uncertainties.
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