The conflict involving Iran is hitting a grim milestone: it has been nearly six months since it began. Many people once thought it would end quickly, but that hasn't happened.

Now, former President Donald Trump is changing his approach. With few other options left on the table, he is going back to a strategy he used before: putting heavy economic pressure on the country.

This means the U.S. will likely use sanctions—which are essentially financial punishments—to try to squeeze Iran's economy. The goal is to make it so difficult for the country to do business that its leaders will have to change their behavior.

However, experts and critics are skeptical. Many argue that this plan won't work because Iran has already dealt with these kinds of pressures for a long time. Some analysts say the country doesn't have a "breaking point" that these financial moves can trigger.

Others suggest that this move is actually a sign of frustration. Critics believe the tough talk from the White House is just a mask for the fact that diplomacy has stalled and there isn't a clear plan for a peaceful solution.

Right now, talks between the two sides aren't going anywhere. While the U.S. hopes the financial strain will force a change, the reality remains that the situation is stuck in a dangerous stalemate.

Source: Axios