India, Aug. 30 -- Nearly six months into the US-Iran conflict, President Donald Trump's administration appears to be putting greater weight on economic pressure rather than relying only on military action. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent has emerged as a central figure in the new approach, with Washington seeking to cut Iran off from international trade and financial networks.

The change comes as the administration faces questions over the sustainability of a prolonged military campaign, including reports of pressure on US stocks of advanced weapons. At the same time, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth continues to keep the possibility of further military action against Iran open.

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