# US not planning new strikes on Iran, may turn to other pressure tactics — Axios

https://mins.news/en/item/32388

- TASS, 2026-08-25 22:54 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2177679

> The United States is not planning new attacks on Iran in the near term, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told senior diplomats, according to Axios. Washington is expected to increase economic pressure through sanctions and a naval blockade while moving more oil through the Strait of Hormuz. Officials said strikes remain possible if Iran attacks first, and the policy is expected to continue at least through the November 3 midterm elections.

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