{
  "id": 530528,
  "title": "After talks with Iran fizzle, Trump turns back to sanctions",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/after-talks-with-iran-fizzle-trump-turns-back-to-sanctions",
  "topic": "finance",
  "section": "Finance & Markets",
  "published": "2026-08-11T04:27:02.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20260811/after-talks-with-iran-fizzle-trump-turns-back-to-sanctions"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Washington — U.S. President Donald Trump initially launched his conflict with Iran by implementing economic sanctions for five decades, but he now believes that imposing another financial blockade might halt the war. The administration anticipates that the ongoing airstrikes have weakened Iran's economy to an extent that compels its leaders to agree to cease the nuclear program and permit unrestricted passage through the Strait of Hormuz for oil and natural gas tankers. Trump announced on Monday that he would now request similar concessions from Iran during peace negotiations, as part of a broader strategy to portray Iran as nearing financial ruin, despite the country's prolonged exposure to financial sanctions. This about-face occurs as the United States' reserves of crucial weaponry dwindle, and as intermittent talks continue to stall. However, Trump maintains that the mounting pressure will compel Iran to comply.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump likes to say that he started his war with Iran after 50 years of economic pressure had failed to stop its nuclear weapons ambitions — but he’s now betting that another financial squeeze can bring an end to that war. The Trump administration is hoping that months of bombing have pushed Iran’s economy to a breaking point that will force its leadership to…",
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      {
        "outlet": "The Korea Times",
        "title": "After talks with Iran fizzle, Trump turns back to sanctions",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/11/after-talks-with-iran-fizzle-trump-turns-back-to-sanctions-531493",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
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