As Iran stalemate drags on, US tries to tighten the economic vise

Christian Science Monitor·August 24, 2026 at 9:01 PM+4

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Iran is one of the most heavily sanctioned countries in the world. But the Trump administration hopes it can turn up the pressure even more, threatening nations that do business with Tehran.

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