# Trump signals economic pressure on Iran, rules out new offensive

2026-08-10T02:40:16+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk

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President Donald Trump has signalled a shift away from further military action against Iran, arguing that the US naval blockade is already crippling the Iranian economy. Speaking to reporters, Trump claimed the blockade has left Iran's regime 'in very bad shape' and unable to pay its military. The remarks suggest Washington will rely on economic pressure rather than a new offensive in the Strait of Hormuz, a vital chokepoint for global oil shipments.

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- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/no-more-military-offensive-on-iran-trump-signals-at-economic-pressure-amid-hormuz-blockade-11887837>
- ndtvprofit.com <https://www.ndtvprofit.com/world/no-more-military-offensive-on-iran-trump-signals-at-economic-pressure-amid-hormuz-blockade-11887837#publisher=newsstand>

Tags: Hormuz blockade, Iran economy, military standoff, Trump, US-Iran tensions
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