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Sanctions Could Backfire on U.S. in Iran | US News
Sanctions on Iran aren’t working—and could be pushing the U.S. toward war. Political scientist Robert Pape warns that maximum-pressure economic measures may not topple Tehran but instead harden its resolve, making military escalation more likely. He argues that framing the conflict as existential regime change kills diplomacy and invites retaliation. Historical precedents—from Germany in WWI to Japan before Pearl Harbor—show that sanctions often backfire, fueling desperation and aggression. Iran’s land borders let it circumvent blockades, while U.S. enforcement gaps could trigger strikes on…
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