# Trump low-keys Iran, may drop nuclear demand for strait 2026-08-09T20:57:47+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet President Donald Trump has signalled a shift towards economic pressure on Iran, saying the US is ‘low keying it’ and watching Iran’s soaring inflation and lack of funds. According to The Wall Street Journal, Trump has privately told aides he could walk away without a nuclear deal if Iran fully reopens the Strait of Hormuz. However, Tehran’s conditions, including an end to the US blockade, withdrawal of forces, sanctions relief and war reparations, have complicated that exit strategy. Iran’s state news agency IRNA quotes Supreme National Security Council secretary Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr demanding these steps before allowing shipping through the waterway. Trump’s restrained tone comes as oil prices stay manageable, but the war’s economic and political costs continue to mount ahead of US midterm elections. ## Coverage - indiatoday.in - economictimes.indiatimes.com - deccanherald.com - indiatoday.in Tags: economic pressure, nuclear deal, Oil prices, Strait of Hormuz, Trump, US-Iran Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-opts-for-economic-pressure-on-iran-not-strikes/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-opts-for-economic-pressure-on-iran-not-strikes/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.