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U.S. Escalates Economic War on Iran | Richmond News
The Trump administration unleashes “Operation Economic Fury,” an unprecedented financial blitz against Iran aimed at forcing it to halt its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz—just as regional war drags on and Iran’s weapons stockpile shrinks. With Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatening secondary sanctions on global partners, the move is framed as either a last-ditch election gambit or a high-stakes strategic gamble. While some see it as the final push to break Iran’s resolve after years of sanctions, others warn it risks escalating conflict and backfiring. Iran remains…
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