Daily Memo: US Piles More Pressure on Iran, Russian Oil Production Falls Short

Meanwhile, Iran's president said it may allow inspectors to verify its lack of a nuclear weapons program.

484

Considering options. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in an interview that, on the orders of President Donald Trump and Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, additional U.S. military forces are being deployed toward Iran. He said that he does not want to get ahead of ongoing negotiations but that the administration is “deploying resources and considering […]

This article is for subscribers only

Join thousands of readers who rely on GPF for clear-eyed geopolitical analysis.

$79 per year Save 27% vs. monthly
Full access to all daily analysis & forecasts
George Friedman's geopolitical insights
2026 Forecast & Special Collection on the Middle East
100% reader-supported
Subscribe Now

30-day money-back guarantee


Already a subscriber? Log in