US shifts Iran strategy: economic pressure replaces new strikes: US shifts Iran strategy

The United States is shifting its strategy toward Iran, prioritizing economic sanctions over new military strikes, aiming to deprive Tehran of oil revenues. Secondary sanctions may target Iran's partners, though it remains unclear if China will be affected. Secretary of State Marco Rubio told foreign counterparts that Washington currently plans no new strikes, but did not rule them out if Iran attacks first. The US considers its naval blockade successful, with few tankers spotted at Iran's main export terminal recently. The Treasury launched "Operation Economic Exile" on August 24, targeting five key sectors and over 60 entities. Iran's economy already faces 70% inflation, with daily goods inflation at 130%, while Tehran and Oman discuss a temporary shipping corridor through the Strait of Hormuz.