Trump says US 'low-keying it' with Iran
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump signaled Sunday he is prepared to let economic pressure mount against Iran, apparently backing away from ordering more military strikes even as Tehran issues tough demands. "We are low-keying it," Trump said, according to the news outlet Axios, which said it spoke to him in a brief phone call. Only a week ago Trump made the latest of his series of threats…
U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that the United States is lowering its profile in its dealings with Iran, as reported by Axios. The president, according to Axios, indicated this in a brief phone call with the news outlet. Trump's remarks come after a week of escalating threats against Iran, which have now been tempered.
Axios further noted that Trump did not express any frustration over Iran's delay in reaching an agreement to open the Strait of Hormuz. Iran has made it clear that the U.S. must first end its blockade of Iranian ports and lift oil sanctions as per a memorandum of understanding signed between the two countries in June. The Strait of Hormuz, blocked by Iran since the war began, has led to soaring fuel prices and global economic turmoil, putting added pressure on the Trump administration as mid-term elections approach in November.
Axios summarized the situation as the U.S. "low-keying it" with Iran while Iran poses "huge inflation" demands.
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