Why US officials believe sanctions, not bombs, will force Iran back to the table
US officials believe that Iran's severe economic crisis, exacerbated by sanctions, is their strongest leverage to encourage negotiations. Despite President Donald Trump's claim that Iran sought talks, Tehran denied any request for direct negotiations, highlighting the financial pressures it faces, including gasoline shortages. The Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign has sanctioned over 1,000 entities, but some analysts doubt its effectiveness in achieving meaningful results.