Afghanistan, Feb. 5 -- Donald Trump, the President of the United States, signed an executive order to reinstate maximum pressure on the Islamic Republic of Iran. He referenced Iran's unsuccessful attempts on his life, stating, "If the Islamic Republic does anything against me, it will be destroyed."
On Tuesday, February 4, Trump signed the order to revive the maximum pressure campaign against Iran. The signing took place while Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu was in Washington to meet with Trump.
The maximum pressure strategy was also central to Trump's foreign policy during his first term. However, under President Joe Biden, the economic pressure on Iran was reduced, allowing the country to partially revive its economy through o...