Six Months In, Iran Appears Stronger and U.S. Goals Unclear

Six months into the current strategy, Iran appears stronger while the goals of the U.S. remain unclear. President Trump has replaced military conflict with heightened economic warfare, a move that is not expected to alter the overall strategy of Iran. However, this shift in approach is further impoverishing the Iranian people. The transition to economic pressure has failed to change the strategic direction of the nation despite the significant financial hardship imposed on its population.