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Behind the scenes: U.S. officials said Trump was leaning toward resuming major combat operations against Iran a week ago but was convinced to de-escalate for now.
Key facts
- On Saturday, the head of Iran's Supreme National Security Council, Mohammad Bagher Zolghadr, laid out new terms for reopening the strait, on top of those negotiated in the Oman agreement
- They're in the middle of the game, and they're applying a whole host of tools, diplomatic, economic, military tools — to ensure that they get the best outcome for the American people," Vice President Vance
- President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount, as opposed to ordering a new military offensive, even as the country continues to defy the U.S
- Only a week ago, Trump was on the verge of ordering a return to major combat operations
Summary
President Trump signaled on Sunday that he's prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to mount, as opposed to ordering a new military offensive, even as the country continues to defy the U.S. Only a week ago, Trump was on the verge of ordering a return to major combat operations. Trump also didn't express any anger or frustration about the fact that Iran has been holding up an announcement on a deal with Oman to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. What he's saying: "We are low-keying it," Trump said during a brief phone call. "The team are only semi-negotiating with them.