Don’t Relax Yet—Trump’s Iran Blockade Makes More War Likely
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Don’t Relax Yet—Trump’s Iran Blockade Makes More War Likely The U.S. economic pressure campaign raises risks of major escalation. President Donald Trump, after threatening for weeks to bring the “hammer” down on Iran, said Monday that a U.S. escalation is “unlikely” and the war is “effectively over” militarily.
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President Donald Trump stated on Monday that a U.S. escalation is “unlikely” and the war is “effectively over” militarily. He also said he will maintain the U.S. economic pressure campaign against Tehran, including the naval blockade on Iranian ports.
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While President Trump stated that a U.S. escalation is “unlikely” and the conflict is “effectively over” militarily, he simultaneously confirmed the continuation of a naval blockade on Iranian ports. This sustained economic pressure campaign, which includes maintaining the blockade, raises the risk of major escalation despite recent declines in oil prices and hopes for peace.
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- Andrew DayBy Andrew Day
Don’t Relax Yet—Trump’s Iran Blockade Makes More War Likely The U.S. economic pressure campaign raises risks of major escalation. President Donald Trump, after threatening for weeks to bring the “hammer” down on Iran, said Monday that a U.S. escalation is “unlikely” and the war i…
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