60 Minutes · Economic pressure may not push Iranian regime to make peace deal with U.S., expert explains

1. 1. President Trump believes the U.S. has soundly beaten Iran militarily, deeming the blockade effective.
2. 2. Expert Will Todman states that Iran's economic pressure likely won't force regime capitulation.
3. 3. Iran considers its nuclear program vital for regime survival and a key source of leverage.
4. 4. China holds significant economic leverage with Iran, as 90% of Iran's oil goes there.
5. 5. China is unlikely to directly pressure Iran due to political optics and regime resilience.