Sanctions as a double-edged sword in U.S.-Iran relations

Sanctions as a double-edged sword in U.S.-Iran relations

Author: International | America Out Loud News May 6, 2026 Duration: 57:05
The National Security Hour with Col. Mike and Dr. Mike – U.S. policy wields sanctions as both leverage and risk in Iran relations, shaping energy markets, trade flows, and geopolitical balance. Economic pressure challenges rivals but can entrench resistance, empower elites, and expose strategic gaps, demanding a shift toward economic statecraft, resilience, and negotiated outcomes over prolonged confrontation and costly escalation...

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