Title: Sanctions Return: Trump Bets on Economic Pain as Iran Strikes Fail

**Article:** The US military campaign against Iran has not forced Tehran to back down. Now, the Trump administration is turning back to economic pressure. Facing a shortage of munitions and wary of an unpopular war, President Trump and his top officials are reviving a familiar strategy. The plan relies on steadily increasing sanctions and a naval blockade to cut off Iranian oil exports. This renewed focus on economic pain was previously described as a key tool in the US approach. The goal remains the same: squeeze Iran’s economy until its leadership changes course.