Economic Warfare: A New Battlefield for Iran and Its Neighbors The United States has long employed military force as a blunt instrument in its foreign policy, but the recent shift to economic warfare against Iran marks a significant escalation of this approach.
The Trump administration's emphasis on crushing economic operations against the Islamic Republic is being matched by Iranian officials who are racing to strengthen trade ties with regional partners and prepare for an inevitable onslaught of sanctions.
The announcement of a preferential trade agreement between Iran and Oman is one example of Tehran's efforts to diversify its economy and reduce its dependence on oil exports.