No more lifelines for Iran
America’s war against Iran has been at a standstill for months. The Trump administration’s new plan to use America’s considerable economic leverage could break the deadlock. But success will only be possible if Washington stops wavering.On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is “entering the endgame” in its war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
- ▪America’s war against Iran has been at a standstill for months.
- ▪The Trump administration’s new plan to use America’s considerable economic leverage could break the deadlock.
- ▪But success will only be possible if Washington stops wavering.On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is “entering the endgame” in its war against the Islamic Republic of Iran.
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| Canonical URL | https://www.washingtonexaminer.com/opinion/editorials/4698430/no-more-lifelines-for-iran/ |
| Publication time | Wed, 26 Aug 2026 09:00:00 +0000 |
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America’s war against Iran has been at a standstill for months. The Trump administration’s new plan to use America’s considerable economic leverage could break the deadlock. But success will only be possible if Washington stops wavering.On Sunday, Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said the U.S. is “entering the endgame” in its war against the Islamic Republic of Iran. His comments came after President Donald Trump warned that Iran will face an “economic D-Day.” Recommended Stories Blame spending for our $40 trillion debt Trump, don’t legitimize Hamas Teachers unions lose another fight against school choice In a post on Truth Social, the president vowed to enact the “MOST CRUSHING ECONOMIC OPERATION EVER TAKEN AGAINST ANY OTHER COUNTRY.” Trump promised “historic” measures that would target…
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