“Yes, it's achieving its goals”
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The United States has imposed economic sanctions on Iran for decades, targeting its oil exports and financial sectors to pressure the government on nuclear weapons and regional behavior. The effectiveness of these sanctions remains contested: supporters argue they've crippled Iran's economy and forced diplomatic engagement, while critics contend they've caused humanitarian suffering without fundamentally changing Iranian policy. The debate intensified in 2026 as the Trump administration alternated between tightening and temporarily lifting sanctions, raising questions about whether economic pressure actually reduces tensions or hardens positions.