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Jason Ma

Trump is betting that the U.S. naval blockade choking Iran's economy can achieve what bombs and missiles couldn't as more oil sneaks out of the Gulf

(Credit: U.S. Air Force photo by Tech. Sgt. Tiffany A. Emery)

After deciding against renewing all-out war against Iran, President Donald Trump signaled that he will continue applying economic pressure on the regime.

In an interview with Axios on Sunday, he said “we are low keying it” and only “semi-negotiating” with Iran, suggesting its collapsing economy will give the U.S. leverage.

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