Donald Trump plans to ramp up economic sanctions against Iran targeting its oil exports and financial systems in a move to counteract what he claims was too lenient an approach by the prior administration.
The former president’s strategy focuses on disrupting Iran’s oil trade which has seen an uptick since the easing of sanctions under Biden.
Trump intends to revert to his “maximum pressure” policy which saw Iran’s oil exports drop drastically during his term.
Allegedly this push comes at a time when Iran has increased its uranium enrichment activities raising concerns about its nuclear ambitions.
The move could have ripple effects on global oil prices with some analysts predicting a rise if Iranian oil is further restricted.
Public opinion on this policy ranges from those who believe stricter sanctions are necessary to curb Iran’s influence in the region to others who worry about the economic repercussions on global markets and the Iranian people.
There is also concern about how these sanctions might affect ongoing diplomatic efforts with a segment of the public advocating for negotiations over confrontation.
The effectiveness of Trump’s sanctions in the past has been a point of debate with some arguing they did not lead to the desired changes in Iranian policy while others claim they weakened Iran’s economy and regional power.
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