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Trump says US ‘low keying it’ with Iran, stresses economic pressure
Trump says US ‘low keying it’ with Iran, stresses economic pressure
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…
The Story in Brief
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.
The Indian Opinion
The claim that Iran has 'no money' ignores its ability to fund proxies across the region for years. News channels playing up a 'chess game' narrative risk normalising a conflict that has killed thousands and disrupted global oil supplies. Watch if Iran actually accepts the Oman-brokered deal for the Strait of Hormuz or if both sides keep shifting goalposts.
Sources (4): timesofindia.indiatimes.com, timesnownews.com, news.google.com, economictimes.indiatimes.com
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Updated: this story now draws on 4 sources.
