# Trump says US ‘low keying it’ with Iran, stresses economic pressure 2026-08-09T19:20:21+00:00 | World & Diplomacy | Indian Opinion Desk Corroboration: 1 independent outlet US President Donald Trump said Sunday the US is taking a 'low key' approach towards Iran, favouring economic pressure over new military strikes. In a phone call with Axios, Trump said Washington is 'only semi-negotiating' while watching Iran's 'huge inflation' and lack of funds. He cited the US naval blockade and oil prices above $75 a barrel as reasons for the restrained stance. Iran has stalled on an Oman-brokered deal to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. On Saturday, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr of Iran's Supreme National Security Council added conditions including an end to US military action, lifting of the naval blockade and sanctions, and compensation for war damages. Axios reports a split in Iran's leadership, with President Pezeshkian pushing for a deal and IRGC commander Vahidi opposing concessions. ## Coverage - timesofindia.indiatimes.com - timesnownews.com - indiatoday.in - economictimes.indiatimes.com Tags: Donald Trump, Iran sanctions, Oman mediation, Strait of Hormuz, US-Iran tensions Canonical: https://indianopinion.org/trump-says-us-going-low-key-on-iran-stresses-economic-pressure/ License: Summary and commentary (c) Indian Opinion, reusable with attribution. Facts belong to the linked sources. Cite: https://indianopinion.org/trump-says-us-going-low-key-on-iran-stresses-economic-pressure/#story-in-brief Review state: restored archive article, accurate at time of publication, not offered to search indexes.