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However, most experts lean toward skepticism about this theory, emphasizing that the current U.S. strategy appears to be "trying to go a mile wide and an inch deep"—engaging in multiple fronts simultaneously: sanctions, diplomacy, military readiness, and economic measures. This comprehensive approach aims at maximizing pressure without tipping into outright conflict prematurely.
The administration has been actively pressuring Chinese refineries, restricting Iranian oil exports, and making diplomatic moves, all while keeping military options open. The overall goal: increase the costs for Iran while maintaining strategic ambiguity, thus pressuring Iran to reconsider its nuclear and regional posture.