This is my understanding as well, although I disagree with it. I know I'm not the first one questioning if sanctions even work most of the time, or if an econom

This is my understanding as well, although I disagree with it. I know I'm not the first one questioning if sanctions even work most of the time, or if an economically crippled country is better for the long term health in a region known for its extremists versus one where its economy is not held back in any antagonistic manner, even if it has a nuke.