Trump Snaps Back to Economic Warfare in Struggle to Make Iran Tap Out The United States has a long history of using economic sanctions as a foreign policy tool.
Under President Donald Trump, this approach has become more aggressive and unpredictable. The re imposition of economic sanctions on Iran is the latest example.
Understanding Trump's Economic Sanctions on Iran The US economic sanctions on Iran are a legacy of former President Barack Obama's deal with Tehran, which froze Iran's nuclear program in exchange for relief from some sanctions.