Will Donald Trump’s new sanctions against Iran work?

Video Duration 27 minutes 25 seconds 27: 25. The US president notes he will impose 'crushing measures' on Tehran.

Key points

• Hassan Ahmadian – professor at the University of Tehran and deputy director at the Center for Middle East Scientific and Strategic Studies.
• Mark Pfeifle – former White House deputy national security adviser and president of Off the Record Strategies.
• After almost six months of war on Iran, the US appears to be taking a different approach.
• President Donald Trump notes Washington will carry out a "crushing economic operation".
• For its part, Iran notes that any countries joining the US campaign will be treated as enemies.

President Donald Trump notes Washington will carry out a "crushing economic operation". Attempts to reach an agreement to end the war have stalled.

Now, the US is calling on other countries to join what it calls the greatest coordinated economic isolation in history.

For its part, Iran notes that any countries joining the US campaign will be treated as enemies. What does this mean for the conflict? Jamal Abdi – president of the National Iranian American Council.

Mark Pfeifle – former White House deputy national security adviser and president of Off the Record Strategies. Published On 23 Aug 202623 Aug 2026.

Taken together, the developments around will Donald Trump's new sanctions against Iran work? Point to a situation that is still moving, and the coming days should bring more clarity.