US President Donald Trump says he will keep economic pressure and a naval blockade on Iran while only “semi-negotiating”, even as his tone softens from threats of a “massive strike

US President Donald Trump says he will keep economic pressure and a naval blockade on Iran while only “semi-negotiating”, even as his tone softens from threats of a “massive strike”. Polls show US war fatigue and economic worries. Al Jazeera’s Rosiland Jordan reports.

Localisation: Tehran, Iran, Middle East
Source: Al Jazeera English
Categorie: security
Date: Mon, 10 Aug 2026 00:45:00 GMT