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Home / US-Israel-Iran / Can Washington’s economic sanctions squeeze Iran into a deal?
US‑Israel‑Iran, Iran, Israel‑Iran, Middle East

August 17, 2026

Can Washington’s economic sanctions squeeze Iran into a deal?

Jennifer Kavanagh, Senior Fellow and Director of Military Analysis at Defense Priorities says Iran has built enough resilience to withstand economic sanctions, with its leadership having shown no real interest in making any concessions. She adds the real question is whether Washington has the political will to sustain the pressure long enough to force Tehran into concessions.

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Senior Fellow & Director of Military Analysis

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