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Trump Readies a New War on Iran’s Economy

WAR? HUH? YEAH?

The warships and the leaked battle plans are getting the attention. But the real attack on Iran may be sanctions designed to destabilize the country and undermine its leadership.

Asawin Suebsaeng 

Senior Political Reporter

Erin Banco 

National Security Reporter

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Photo Illustration by Sarah Rogers/The Daily Beast/Photos Getty
Asawin Suebsaeng

Asawin Suebsaeng

Senior Political Reporter

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Erin Banco

Erin Banco

National Security Reporter

Erin.Banco@thedailybeast.com

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