Bloomberg
Sanctions Target Iran’s Weakened Regional Network
Saturday, August 22, 2026
The Trump administration announced new economic sanctions against Iran following unsuccessful diplomatic negotiations and military confrontations. President Donald Trump warned other countries against maintaining trade with Tehran. Kim Ghattas, a writer and fellow at Columbia University's Institute of Global Politics, said Iran's regional network has weakened and economic conditions have deteriorated, which could affect how the sanctions campaign functions compared to previous efforts over the past 47 years.
