EA on Pakistan TV: Last Chance to “Break” Iran? The Trump Camp’s Economic Warfare

Posted by Scott Lucas | Aug 24, 2026 | 0

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Donald Trump (Politico/File)

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I joined Pakistan TV on Sunday to evaluate how the Trump camp, unable to defeat Iran’s regime militarily, is pursuing economic warfare in a possible last chance for “victory” in its war.

I outline the Trumpist approach and assess its chances of success as Iran, despite economic problems and more than $300 billion in damage, continues to hold out.

I also examine when the Trump camp will return to negotiations if its “Economic D-Day” fails.

Watch from 34:42:

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Scott Lucas

Scott Lucas is Professor of International Politics at the Clinton Institute, University College Dublin; Professor Emeritus of International Politics at the University of Birmingham; and editor-in-chief of EA WorldView. He is a specialist in US and British foreign policy and international relations, especially the Middle East and Iran. Formerly he worked as a journalist in the US, writing for newspapers including the Guardian and The Independent and was an essayist for The New Statesman before he founded EA WorldView in November 2008.

EA on Pakistan TV: Last Chance to “Break” Iran? The Trump Camp’s Economic Warfare

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Donald Trump (Politico/File)

I joined Pakistan TV on Sunday to evaluate how the Trump camp, unable to defeat Iran’s regime militarily, is pursuing economic warfare in a possible last chance for “victory” in its war.

About The Author

Scott Lucas

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