Key points:
- Trump said the U.S. is closely watching Iran’s worsening economic situation.
- He pointed to rising inflation and Iran’s lack of money.
- The comments came after months of U.S. military strikes, sanctions and a blockade.
WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump has said his administration is closely monitoring the growing economic pressure on Iran, as the country grapples with high inflation and financial difficulties.
Trump made the remarks in a brief phone interview with Axios on Sunday, according to Reuters.
We are low keying it,” Trump said, describing his administration’s approach to Iran.
He added that the United States was only “semi-negotiating” with Tehran while closely watching the impact of the economic pressure.
“We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money,” Trump said.
The comments come after months of escalating U.S. pressure on Iran, including military strikes, sanctions and a blockade.
Trump’s remarks suggest that Washington is closely monitoring whether the worsening economic situation could increase pressure on the Iranian government to negotiate.
Trump’s remarks suggest that Washington is closely monitoring whether the worsening economic situation could increase pressure on the Iranian government to negotiate.
