What did Trump say about the U.S. approach to Iran amid Strait of Hormuz tensions?

Trump stated the U.S. is 'semi-negotiating' with Tehran and prefers letting economic pressure—driven by 'huge inflation' and 'no money' in Iran, worsened by a U.S. naval blockade—build rather than launch fresh military strikes, adding that the U.S. is 'low keying it.'

Who was appointed to lead Iran's Supreme National Security Council, and why is this significant?

Mohsen Rezaee, a hard-line former commander in chief of the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps and military adviser to Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei, was named the new leader of the Supreme National Security Council—the body where Iran’s leaders coordinate war and negotiation decisions—and is known as an advocate for full Iranian control over the Strait of Hormuz.

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President Trump indicated a shift toward economic pressure rather than military strikes against Iran, while negotiations continue regarding the Strait of Hormuz. Global oil prices held steady at $83.61 despite Houthi attacks on Saudi Aramco facilities.

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Trump Signals US Reliance on Economic Pressure Over Iran Amid Hormuz Tensions

Trump Signals US Reliance on Economic Pressure Over Iran Amid Hormuz Tensions

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