- Trump says Iran is "broke" and is pivoting to tougher financial pressure — including demanding compensation and an "Operation Economic Fury" of sanctions and banking restrictions.
- The U.S. hopes sanctions plus a naval blockade will force Iran to end its nuclear program and reopen the Strait of Hormuz, but experts warn sanctions take time and U.S. objectives remain unclear.
- Crude prices have risen and Iran's economy is shrinking with high inflation — developments that could tighten global fuel supplies and affect U.S. public sentiment about the war.
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