@Open Source Intel: The three moves: Economic Pressure: Maintain the naval blockade and maximum sanctions to choke Iran’s oil exports and weaken the regime financially. Energy Strategy: Expand U.S. oil production and

The U.S. is maintaining a naval blockade and maximum sanctions on Iran to weaken the regime financially, expanding U.S. oil production and regional pipeline projects with Gulf allies to reduce dependence on the Strait of Hormuz, and deploying the U.S. Navy to secure shipping lanes and escort tankers.