The Trump administration’s “Economic Fury” sanctions aimed to cripple Iran’s economy but have largely failed so far, as Iran weathers measures—continuing oil sales to China—while sanctions resemble past “Maximum Pressure” tactics. Despite near-2,000 designations and a US naval blockade, experts say sanctions hit limits without unified Western action or new measures; diplomacy and China ties constrain US options and make Iranian capitulation unlikely.
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