Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure

Iran Signals Readiness to Escalate Fight in Face of Rising U.S. Pressure: The Iranian government is taking an increasingly aggressive approach as it confronts a growing economic threat and worries that its grip on the Strait of Hormuz is slipping, analysts say. By Erika Solomon Erika Solomon is the Iran bureau chief. Iran has signaled that it is willing to escalate its fight with the United States,