Trump’s pressure campaign has Iran reeling. America can’t hesitate now

Iranian officials claim the regime is "confident" and are considering escalation against the United States. Iran may indeed lash out, but it would be coming from a place of desperation, not strength. On Saturday, Sept. 5, U.S. Central Command struck three Iranian tankers. "Let ‌the message to the IRGC be clear: ‌If you shoot at two of our ships, we will impose an even higher economic cost — ⁠taking out⁠ three of yours," said Admiral Brad Cooper, head of U.S. Central Command. Three days later, U.