Trump: Silence is best if Iran halts peace talks

President Donald Trump suggested that silence would be the best course of action if Iran decides to halt indirect peace talks with the United States. "I think we've been talking too much, if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good," Trump told NBC News. He clarified that a suspension of negotiations would not automatically trigger a resumption of direct attacks. However, Trump emphasized that the U.S. blockade of Iranian ports would remain in place. The U.S. would allow Iran to wait "as long as they want" because the blockade is significantly impacting the country, he asserted.

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I think we've been talking too much, if you want to know the truth. I think going silent would be very good.

Trump's remarks came after Iran's semi-official Tasnim news agency reported that Tehran had suspended mediated peace talks. This suspension was reportedly a protest against Israel's attacks on Lebanon. The U.S. has been engaged in indirect talks with Iran, aiming for a peace agreement. The ongoing blockade, a key element of U.S. pressure, remains a central point in the economic and political standoff.

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I think going silent would be very good.

The situation highlights the complex and often tense relationship between the U.S. and Iran, with third-party conflicts and regional dynamics influencing diplomatic efforts. Trump's preference for silence over continued dialogue signals a potential shift in strategy, emphasizing economic pressure through the blockade as a primary tool.

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The US, he said, would let Iran wait "as long as they want" because Tehran is being hurt so much by the blockade.