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August 28, 2026 Steven Erlanger

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

Trump’s replacement of a military war with a heightened economic one is not expected to alter Iran’s strategy, while further impoverishing its people.

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