Axios reported that President Trump did not discuss strikes on Iran with the head of CENTCOM on Thursday. The outlet stated that blockade and economic pressure were discussed at length during the conversation.
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strikeSep 1, 2026
Bessent says his goal to force Iran to strike deal with US through sanctions
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The US treasury secretary said that Washington is going "to economically asphyxiate" Tehran
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- TASS (Russia)(Russian State)
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