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Trump: US 'only semi-negotiating' with Iran, observing economic pressure impact

From Jerusalem Post · () English

Translated from English, summarized and contextualized by DistantNews.

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump stated that negotiations with Iran are only partial, as the U.S. observes Iran's economic struggles.
  • Trump indicated that U.S. pressure, including blockades on Iranian ports, has significantly impacted Iran's economy.
  • He expressed confidence that the situation will eventually be resolved, comparing it to a chess game.

President Donald Trump revealed that the United States is only "semi-negotiating" with Iran, closely monitoring Tehran's response to economic pressure. Speaking to Axios on Sunday, Trump described the U.S. approach as "low-keying it" while observing Iran's severe economic challenges, including high inflation and a lack of funds.

We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.

— Donald TrumpTrump described the U.S. approach to negotiations with Iran.

Trump highlighted the effectiveness of U.S. sanctions, particularly the blockade on Iranian ports along the Strait of Hormuz, stating that it has left Iran "in very bad shape." This economic pressure appears to be a central element of the U.S. strategy, aiming to compel Iran to alter its behavior.

Despite Iran's apparent reluctance to finalize an agreement with Oman that could reopen the Strait of Hormuz, Trump remained optimistic. "It will work out. It always works out. It's like a chess game," he remarked, suggesting a long-term perspective on the ongoing diplomatic and economic standoff.

We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.

— Donald TrumpTrump explained the U.S. strategy of observing Iran's economic struggles.

The White House's strategy appears to be one of sustained economic pressure, with a willingness to engage in limited negotiations while waiting for Iran to demonstrate a greater willingness to compromise. The U.S. is observing the impact of its actions, believing that Iran's internal economic difficulties will eventually create an opening for a more substantive resolution.

It will work out. It always works out. It's like a chess game.

— Donald TrumpTrump expressed his confidence in resolving the situation with Iran.
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Originally published by Jerusalem Post in English. Translated, summarized, and contextualized by our editorial team with added local perspective. Read our editorial standards.

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