Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
President Trump has returned to using sanctions as a strategy against Iran after other approaches to ending his conflict with the country proved unsuccessful. Trump previously began his confrontation with Iran following a long period of economic pressure that he says had not worked to address concerns about its nuclear program.
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National story. 24 articles from 17 sources. Updated Aug 11, 2026.
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