Explainer: Trump Wants More Economic Pressure on Iran. What Are His Options?
The recent threats from President Donald Trump to increase economic pressure on Iran have sparked a mix of reactions, ranging from dire warnings about the consequences for ordinary Iranians to predictions that Tehran will find ways to circumvent any new sanctions.
Economic pressure on Iran is not a new concept; the United States has been applying various forms of restrictions since the late 1970s, when concerns about its nuclear program began to mount.