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Trump blocks Iran conflict via sanctions
The Atlantic magazine has confirmed that the Trump administration has communicated that its current policy towards Iran relies on a long-term economic pressure campaign, aimed at prompting the Iranian leadership to return to the negotiating table while avoiding direct military confrontation. This strategy comes after military and diplomatic efforts to reduce tensions have failed, coupled with significant depletion of U.S. military capabilities, especially in missile and drone technology, which diminishes the chances of effectively resorting to military force again. Additionally, the objective of the sanctions is not limited to pressuring Tehran alone but also seeks to demonstrate that Washington is acting politically, especially with the looming midterm elections in November. These moves put the Trump administration in a strategic political position, avoiding any military escalation that could negatively impact its electoral prospects.
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