Economic escalation is unlikely to force the Iranian government to capitulate to US demands, according to experts.

Iran's rial slumps to record low ahead of sanctions announcement; Tehran charges measures prove US failed in war, says it issued warnings against cooperating with pressure campaign

Treasury secretary Scott Bessent announces ‘economic D-Day’ as war with Iran nears six-month mark

The Trump administration has expanded its secondary sanctions against entities and countries doing business with Iran, warning them to cut ties with Tehran or risk losing access…