'Compulsive Addiction to Sanctions': Iran Mocks Trump Admin's 'Suffocating' Threat Iran's foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baqaei recently labeled the Trump administration's reliance on economic sanctions a "compulsive addiction" that could harm Washington's own interests.
This jibe highlights a worrying trend in US foreign policy. The US has long used sanctions as a blunt instrument to achieve its goals, often at the expense of nuanced diplomatic efforts.
The problem with this approach is not only that it can hurt innocent civilians but also that it doesn't work.