NPR
Trump pivots back to sanctions for Iran as other strategies to end his war fizzle
Tuesday, August 11, 2026
President Trump announced a return to sanctions against Iran as negotiations regarding the conflict continued without resolution. The decision followed reports that U.S. weapons stockpiles had declined and that diplomatic talks had stalled. Trump stated that the sanctions approach could produce a breakthrough in negotiations.
Original reporting: https://www.npr.org/2026/08/11/g-s1-138160/us-iran-war
