Economic Warfare: A New Phase of Pressure on Iran? The US Iran standoff has entered a "new phase" of economic pressure, according to Vice President JD Vance.
This shift in strategy by the Trump administration represents a deliberate move away from traditional diplomatic efforts towards more coercive measures.
Economic sanctions have long been a staple of US foreign policy, particularly when dealing with recalcitrant regimes like Iran's. However, the current situation is distinct from past attempts at economic coercion.