Trump says US is “low-keying” Iran approach
Trump said Sunday the US is “low-keying it” on Iran, with no new offensive planned, as Hormuz talks stall and the Pentagon seeks faster arms plans.
Mateo Fernandez ·
President Trump said on Sunday that the United States is taking what he called a “low-key” posture toward Iran and is not pursuing a new military offensive at this time. He said Washington is monitoring Iran’s economic strain, pointing to what he described as “huge inflation” and a lack of money.
“We are low keying it,” Trump said. He added that the United States is “only semi-negotiating” and that it is “just watching Iran” as its finances worsen.
Diplomacy shadowed by stalled Strait of Hormuz discussions
Officials said Trump’s comments came as talks on Officials said Trump’s comments came as talks on reopening the Strait of Hormuz have stalled. According to officials, Tehran has been pressing for sanctions to be lifted and for nearby forces to withdraw. Officials also said Iranian foreign minister Abbas Araghchi has stated that Tehran is not in direct talks with Washington. Instead, he said communications are taking place through intermediaries, officials said. Pentagon pushes contractors to accelerate weapons output Separately, officials said the U.S. Defence Department has asked defence contractors to speed up weapons production. Officials said contractors were asked to submit accelerated delivery plans within 21 days, as the department looks to address potential shortfalls in munitions.
Officials said that request, if implemented, would be designed to increase near-term availability of critical capabilities while the administration continues to rely on economic pressure. The officials did not provide additional details in the account provided.
Oil prices, inflation claims, and the markers markets are tracking Officials said Trump framed falling oil prices as limiting the impact on consumers. The source material did not provide additional figures or a timeframe for the oil-price moves referenced in that description.
Officials said markets and policy makers are focusing on two dated reference points: oil-price movements through the rest of August and the Pentagon-related deadline for contractor submissions, due on August 31, 2026.
Officials said that if the accelerated production plans arrive by Aug. 31, the United States could materially ease projected munitions shortages. Officials also said that if the plans do not arrive by that date, pressure on supply chains and on oil markets could increase.