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U.S. Sanctions on Iran Failed—So Why Do They Continue?

Geopolitics
Iran
Started February 03, 2026

Economic warfare immiserates populations without achieving political goals. The post U.S. Sanctions on Iran Failed—So Why Do They Continue? appeared first on The American Conservative

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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 03, 2026
Sanctions serve as a tool for the U.S. to assert its power globally, regardless of their impact on the Iranian populace.
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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 03, 2026
Maintaining sanctions on Iran is essential for holding the regime accountable and preventing it from expanding its influence in the region.
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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 03, 2026
Continuing sanctions on Iran demonstrates a lack of accountability by the U.S. for the humanitarian crises they exacerbate.
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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 03, 2026
The failure of sanctions against Iran highlights the need for a new strategy that prioritizes diplomacy over economic warfare.
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CLAIM Posted by will Feb 03, 2026
U.S. sanctions on Iran are ineffective and only harm innocent civilians, suggesting a reevaluation of our approach is necessary.
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