Risk of war with Iran grows after decades of economic warfare by the US

Existing sanctions have already devastated innocent Iranians. Not only that, they've undermining long-accepted principles of international cooperation and diplomacy

Many are worried about the risk of war between the US and Iran. But the truth is, the US has been fighting with Iran for decades in an economic war waged via sanctions – which is about to get a lot worse.

Concerns about a war of guns, warplanes and missiles grew after Iran shot down a US spy drone amid already worsening tensions. President Donald Trump says he ordered a retaliatory strike in response – only to reverse course at the last minute.

Whether or not a shooting war