Six-month Iran war milestone finds Trump not in a hurry to end it

As the six‑month mark of the U.S.-Iran conflict arrives, Trump says he’s not in a hurry to negotiate or end the war, arguing sanctions and a naval blockade are pressuring Tehran. Mediators push for a diplomatic off‑ramp, but Trump has shown little interest in talks. The administration is pursuing economic pressure, with steps like targeting Iran’s banks, while experts note Iran’s economy and resilience have weathered the blows, and costs to the U.S. have mounted ahead of elections.