A diplomat ruled out strict economic isolation of Iran by the United…

A diplomat ruled out strict economic isolation of Iran by the United States.

Consensus

The United States is increasing economic pressure on Iran.
Iran has refused to accept U.S. conditions for ending the conflict.
The U.S. has announced new sanctions targeting Iran's oil exports and financial operations.
The U.S. government has warned countries maintaining ties with Iran of severe economic consequences.
The Pentagon considers economic pressure the most effective tool, but has not ruled out military action.
Relations between the U.S. and Iran remain at a stalemate.
The U.S. claims it has weakened Iran's military capabilities.
Iran has stated it will continue defending its interests and will not yield to U.S. demands.

Points of divergence

A diplomat in Moscow stated that a large-scale American campaign of economic isolation of Iran is doomed to fail. — vesti
The U.S. launched an operation called 'Economic Outcast' targeting Iran's revenue sources and entities involved in oil exports and weapons technology purchases. — kommersant
Iran's foreign ministry stated it will not accept conditions for ending the conflict from the 'aggressor' and that responsibility lies with the side that started the armed conflict. — fontanka
U.S. Vice President Mike Pence claimed that Iran's military potential has been undermined, its defense bases destroyed, and 85% of its missiles destroyed. — vedomosti
The U.S. military faced supply issues after an Iranian attack on a U.S. base in Bahrain, forcing evacuation of naval forces. — vedomosti
U.S. President Trump claimed he had offered Iran more opportunities to reach a deal than anyone else. — m24

Coverage (20 sources)

Diplomat rules out strict economic isolation of Iran by the US — Вести
Expert named key element in US and Iran negotiations — Вести
Pentagon head considers economic pressure on Iran effective but does not rule out other measures — Интерфакс
US to increase economic pressure on Iran in the near future — Интерфакс
Hegset allowed resumption of strikes on Iran — Коммерсантъ
«We will not give in to demands». Iran refused to accept US conditions — Фонтанка
In Tehran, it was declared that the US will suffer from its own economic measures against Iran — Интерфакс
US Treasury Secretary Announced Upcoming 'Financial Offensive' Against Iran — Вести
Iran's Foreign Minister compared US plans to isolate Tehran to a 'worn-out film' — Коммерсантъ
In KSP, it was stated that Iran's economy is ready for intensification of US pressure — Интерфакс
President of Iran stated that tactics of pressure on the country did not work — Интерфакс
Trump does not rule out resumption of military operations against Iran — Интерфакс
Araghi confident in failure of US economic sanctions — Интерфакс
Vance: US undermined Iran's military potential — Ведомости
Vance called economic pressure the most effective tool against Iran — Коммерсантъ
Vance responds to question about duration of US economic pressure measures on Iran — Вести
Vance called economic pressure on Iran the most effective means of combat — Интерфакс
US Treasury Secretary threatened economic collapse for countries supporting Iran — Москва 24
Bessent assessed the impact of economic pressure on the conflict with Iran — Вести
US Treasury Secretary Does Not Expect Resumption of Full-Scale Strikes on Iran — Интерфакс

A diplomat ruled out strict economic isolation of Iran by the United…

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