Kambiz Tawana, editorial board member of Iran International, said that American policy towards the Islamic Republic has not changed after the midterm elections, and that Washington still prioritizes economic pressure and the implementation of sanctions. According to him, instead of entering a conventional war, Centcom will become a military tool to implement sanctions and increase the economic blockade.
Tawana added that these pressures could spread from the sea routes to Iran's land crossings and its implementation requires the cooperation of regional countries. He also rejected the possibility of a change in the Centcom commander in connection with recent developments and said that the US command's media activity is part of the effort to explain policy and prepare public opinion.