Trump says US is ‘only semi-negotiating’ as Iran talks stall - President Donald Trump is taking a wait-and-see approach to Iran, believing the country’s economic challenges will force a resolution, and has reportedly considered declaring victory if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, even without a nuclear agreement. - “We are low keying it,” Trump told Axios on Sunday, claiming the U.S. strategy will eventually “work out.” - Iran's Foreign Minister confirmed indirect talks via intermediaries, while Vice President JD Vance described the situation as "in the middle of the game," involving diplomatic, economic and military tools. - Iran has presented new conditions for a deal, including ending the war, lifting the U.S. blockade, paying war damages and unfreezing assets, while U.S. officials insist Iran must first restore commercial shipping. - The president faces increasing pressure to end the nearly six-month conflict due to upcoming midterm elections, elevated gas prices and depleted U.S. weapon stockpiles.
Trump says US is ‘only semi-negotiating’ as Iran talks stall - President Donald Trump is taking a wait-and-see approach to Iran, believing the country’s economic challenges will force a resolution, and has reportedly considered declaring victory if the Strait of Hormuz reopens, e…
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US officials report that intensified sanctions and a naval blockade have curtailed Iran’s oil exports and foreign currency access, according to regional sources. While these measures aim to compel Tehran to ensure free passage through the Strait of Hormuz, Iranian authorities remain defiant, with domestic resilience reportedly mitigating the intended economic impact.
Vladimir Putin held talks with senior U.S. representatives, described as key negotiators for President Trump, in an effort to restart peace negotiations regarding the Russia-Ukraine conflict. This diplomatic engagement represents a renewed attempt to facilitate a resolution to the ongoing war.
Russian President Vladimir Putin met with US special envoys Steve Witkoff and Jared Kushner in Moscow to discuss efforts to end the war in Ukraine, stating that Moscow-Washington contact is beneficial. Witkoff reported that the discussion included a Russian agreement to a ceasefire during the US delegation's visit, though the full scope of any terms remains under negotiation.
A machine-translated headline from a Turkish-language source suggests that the current ceasefire in Gaza has merely slowed, rather than halted, ongoing societal destruction. As this claim originates from an unverified, translated source, the specific characterization of the conflict's impact requires independent confirmation.