President Donald Trump told reporters Monday that he is prepared to let economic pressure on Iran build rather than order a renewed military offensive, suggesting that internal pressure could have a more lasting impact than a new bombing campaign.
01 · THE DISPATCH
President Donald Trump indicated Monday that he is not currently inclined to order a renewed military offensive against Iran, choosing instead to let economic pressure intensify. Speaking to reporters, Trump said Iran is in "bad shape" economically and suggested that internal pressure could have a more lasting impact than a bombing campaign. The Zioneer has previously reported on the president's focus on Iran's economic vulnerability as a key element of his strategy.
02 · How it developed
3 developments
Related dispatches
- DevelopingWSJ: Trump Considers Declaring War with Iran Over, Shifts to Economic Pressure
- DevelopingTamir Morag (Channel 14): Trump prefers to keep Iran pressure below full-scale war until US elections; Israeli echelons see economic pressure as key to undermining regime
- DevelopingTrump says he prefers negotiations with Iran, does not want to kill people
- StrongTrump reviewed full-scale war option with Iran but decided against it for now, WSJ reports
03 · Source and signal
Source and signal
- Open-source intake