Analysts say Iran has proven more capable of absorbing pressure than Washington has been able to convert it into gains

By Morgan Phillips Fox News

Published April 28, 2026 5:00am EDT

After two months of conflict, neither a deadly bombing campaign nor a blockade on Iranian exports has forced Tehran to make the concessions the Trump administration is seeking.

The campaign has intensified in recent weeks, targeting Iran’s oil exports and financial networks while a naval blockade has disrupted shipments through the Strait of Hormuz, a critical artery for global energy flows.