Iran Sanctions: Will Trump’s New Pressure Backfire?

Iran has survived decades of economic sanctions. Faced with fresh pressure from the United States, it is likely to escalate rather than surrender, analysts said. The Trump administration is once again turning to economic measures against Tehran, but experts warn the strategy has a poor track record. After years of sanctions, Iran’s economy is weakened but not broken, and its leadership has repeatedly shown a willingness to resist external pressure. According to analysts, the new approach leaves Washington with limited options. Instead of forcing a change in behavior, the measures may push Iran toward more aggressive actions, including expanding its nuclear program or supporting regional proxies. The situation remains fluid, but the pattern is clear: pressure has not worked in the past, and there is little evidence it will work now.