Six Months In, Trump Bets on Sanctions as Iran War Persists

Six months after Trump promised a quick ‘little excursion’ in Iran, the administration has pivoted to intensified economic pressure and sanctions as the conflict drags on with no U.S. ground troops involved. The war has cost billions and raised questions about U.S. military readiness, even as mediators press for a diplomatic off‑ramp and Trump maintains he’s not in a hurry to negotiate, while Iran endures under sanctions and remains resilient.