# US changes tactics on Iran, halts negotiations, CNN reports

https://mins.news/en/item/25601

- TASS, 2026-08-19 00:25 UTC
- World
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2174891

> US President Donald Trump has instructed administration officials to halt negotiations with Iran, CNN reports, citing a US official. Washington has told allies its approach is shifting from quickly striking Iran to gradually strangling it. Trump reportedly wants Iran’s leaders to show readiness to accept his sought-after deal before talks resume.

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