Trump Targets Iran With New Sanctions Amid Existing Economic Pressure

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The United States under President Trump is intensifying economic pressure on Iran through a new wave of sanctions. Iran has already been subject to years of stringent economic restrictions, yet has managed to navigate around many of them. The latest measures, described by some as an economic turning point, aim to further squeeze Iran's financial system. Analysts are assessing how much additional damage the new sanctions could inflict given Iran's track record of adaptation. The effectiveness of the renewed pressure campaign remains uncertain as Iran continues to seek workarounds.

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