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Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again

Iran war: Trump tries economic pressure — again
NYT World Wednesday 19 August 2026, 08:00 UTC By Steven Erlanger 1 min read
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People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.

People walking on a sidewalk near the Tajrish Bazaar in Tehran last month.
Iran (LOCATION) Trump (PERSON) the Tajrish Bazaar (LOCATION) Tehran (LOCATION)
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