Trump ‘low-keying it’ with Iran, shifts to economic pressure
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President Trump is now signaling an emphasis on economic pressure on Iran, as opposed to ordering a new military offensive, as the war continues into its sixth month. The president told AXIOS yesterday quote, "We are low keying it. We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.” Trump’s comments come amid a new, sweeping list of demands from Tehran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. MS NOW’s Marc Polymeropoulos joins Way Too Early to break down the latest with Iran, along with analysis on Israel rejecting the Gaza peace plan and reports that the U.S. is forming a Cuba Task Force. MS NOW: My Source for News, Opinion, and the World. » Subscribe to MS NOW: / @msnow » Subscribe to MS NOW’s We the People Newsletter for exclusive content from your favorite MS NOW anchors. Sign up now for free at https://ms.now/joinus MS NOW is the go-to destination for domestic and international breaking news, and best-in-
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