Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle

WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he’s now betting that another financial squeeze can bring an end to that war.

U.S. President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he’s now betting that another financial squeeze can bring an end to that war.

The prospect of a longer war carries inflation risks for other nations, including the U.S., where the war and higher gasoline prices are unpopular.

President Donald Trump says that since Iran is seeking compensation as part of any peace talks, he’ll demand the same

The shift comes as U.S. stockpiles of key weapons have dwindled and as stop-start talks seem again to have stalled. But Trump insists the pressure can lead to a breakthrough.

Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle  AP News