Donald Trump is betting new pressure on Iran can force it to accept a deal to end the war on U.S. terms. But there's one main problem: this is likely to prompt Tehran to retaliate with military strikes across the Gulf. https://www.japantimes.co.jp/news/2026/08/23/world/trump-economic-isolation-iran-strikes-gulf/?utm_medium=Social&utm_source=mastodon #worldnews #iran #middleeast #straitofhormuz #us #donaldtrump #globaleconomy