Published Oct 22, 2026, 11:50 AM ET · Updated 22 days ago · 1 source

US economic pressure and military intimidation against Iran are proving ineffective

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The US plan to economically asphyxiate Iran and intimidate it with military force is proving ineffective, as Iran retains significant retaliatory capacity, including missile and drone capabilities potentially armed by Russia, and its leadership is highly radicalized, making further escalation risky and potentially more costly for Washington than beneficial.