Trump squeezes Iran with maximum pressure — why it hasn’t forced a breakthrough

The Trump administration's 'maximum pressure' campaign against Iran, including a naval blockade and targeting oil exports, has failed to force Tehran into concessions. Despite military actions and economic isolation, Iran's hardline leadership remains intact, with Mojtaba Khamenei succeeding his father as Supreme Leader. Proposals to reopen the Strait of Hormuz are seen as insufficient to resolve core disputes, particularly over Iran's nuclear program.