President Trump is once again turning to the "maximum pressure" strategy, leveraging sanctions and economic coercion as his primary tool to push Iran back to the negotiating table. The approach, which has been a hallmark of his foreign policy, aims to strangle Iran's economy and create enough domestic unrest to compel Tehran to make concessions on its nuclear program and regional activities. Critics have long warned that the tactic risks deepening hostility rather than fostering dialogue, while supporters argue it is the only leverage the United States has in a relationship where trust is virtually nonexistent. The renewed push comes amid ongoing tensions in the Middle East and questions about whether the strategy is yielding results or simply entrenching Iran's hardliners in power.
President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.
