Trump turns to economic pain as US bombings fail to sway Iran
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Source: South China Morning Post
Published: 2026-08-13 16:28 UTC+10:00
Section: Iran war
Factuality Score: 100
Opinion Category: Neutral
Topics: Middle East, Military & Defence, Iran, Energy, World News, US Politics, Business & Economy, War & Conflict
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Sustained naval blockade, more sanctions and making it harder for Tehran to sell its oil among the options to tighten the screws
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