Analyzing the Impact and Strategy Behind Donald Trump's New Sanctions Against Iran

After nearly six months of conflict involving Iran, the US appears to be pivoting toward a new strategy. President Donald Trump announced that Washington intends to launch a \u201ccrushing economic operation\u201d as diplomatic efforts to secure a peace agreement have stalled.

Currently, the US is urging international allies to participate in what it describes as the most extensive coordinated economic isolation in history. In response, Iran has warned that any nation joining the US campaign will be officially regarded as an enemy, raising questions about the future trajectory of the conflict.

The discussion is led by presenter James Bays, featuring expert commentary from Jamal Abdi, president of the National Iranian American Council; Hassan Ahmadian, professor at the University of Tehran and deputy director at the Center for Middle East Scientific and Strategic Studies; and Mark Pfeifle, former White House deputy national security adviser and president of Off the Record Strategies.