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Trump Signals Shift to Economic Pressure on Iran

Published 9 August 2026

President Donald Trump said on Sunday that the United States is "low keying" its approach to Iran, signaling a shift toward economic pressure rather than immediate military escalation as negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz remain stalled.

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