# Trump Hints US Will Let Economic Pressure Work on Iran

https://mins.news/en/item/17862

- Bloomberg News, 2026-08-10 07:30 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2026-08-10/trump-hints-us-will-let-economic-pressure-on-iran-do-the-work?link_source=ta_bluesky_link&taid=6a797e07dd72780001fe7d02

> President Donald Trump indicated that the United States is prepared to allow economic pressure on Iran to intensify instead of ordering new military strikes. He described the US position toward Tehran over the Strait of Hormuz as only “semi-negotiating.” His remarks point to an emphasis on economic leverage rather than an immediate fresh attack. The approach leaves pressure building while contact with Iran remains limited.

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