We want them to see what it feels like not having the sanctions on, and then we can always put them back on. Their economy is hurting, though, obviously devastating, devastated. They got more than 100% inflation. Troops weren't getting paid. So we have laid their economy to waste and that's what brought them to the table. So when you hear the Iranians, maybe it's the IRGC with this public relations saying the IAEA inspector is not coming The Strait of Hormuz is closed. (02:24–02:29)
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Asserts that Iran experienced over 100% inflation and unpaid troops.
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