US Dollar's Potent Role: A Weapon Against Iran Achieving More Than Missile Strikes
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US Weaponized Dollar Against Iran: 'Better Than Missile Strike'
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News18•15-02-2026, 17:18
US Weaponized Dollar Against Iran: 'Better Than Missile Strike'
•US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent admitted to intentionally creating a "dollar shortage" in Iran to trigger economic collapse and protests.
•This "economic statecraft" led to banking collapse, currency devaluation, hyperinflation, and mass protests in December 2025, resulting in thousands of deaths.
•The strategy targeted Iran's oil exports, blocked its banking system, and caused the rial's collapse, leading to a 72% rise in food prices.
•The US aimed for "regime change" in Tehran, hoping economic suffering would lead people to overthrow the government.
•Iran is open to a nuclear deal if the US lifts sanctions, while the US still prefers a diplomatic solution but insists Iran not acquire nuclear weapons.