Iran Strategy Shift: Economic Strangulation Over Bombing

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Trump says US 'only semi-negotiating' with Iran, reinforcing naval blockade and economic pressure. Houthi attack on Saudi Aramco kills 7. Internal regime splits exploited. Pentagon hawkish stance continues.

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Updated Aug 10, 2026

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