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While these sanctions mark an improvement over the previous years’ “soft diplomacy,” experts remain skeptical about their immediate impact. The Biden team also coordinated with the UK and Australia, imposing sanctions on entities in the West Bank, Gaza, and Turkey, along with an Iraqi airline accused of aiding Iranian-backed militias.
Despite these efforts, influential voices acknowledge that more aggressive strategies—possibly including military deterrence—will eventually be necessary. For now, the focus remains on restricting Iran’s funding and weapons supply, but the pace of escalation hints at a potentially volatile future.