Iran's Economic Straitjacket Tightens The US Treasury Department has hinted at an intensification of economic pressure on Iran, warning that the country may face isolation comparable to Cuba or North Korea.
This veiled threat comes as Tehran continues to resist US demands for concessions following nearly six months of conflict. Economic isolation can have devastating effects on a country's ability to function.
In both Cuba and North Korea, years of crippling sanctions led to widespread poverty, famine, and social unrest.