Trump already tried to hurt Iran with sanctions once – and it didn’t work

President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.

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Trump already tried to hurt Iran with sanctions once – and it didn’t work President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.

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Trump already tried to hurt Iran with sanctions once – and it didn’t work

September 4, 20264:06 AM ET

Franco Ordoñez

President Trump is again hoping to use economic pressure to force Iran to the negotiating table.

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