Trump shifts to economic pressure on Iran as Hormuz talks near breakthrough

President Trump says the US will rely on sanctions and a naval blockade rather than new military strikes to push Iran toward a deal, arguing Iran faces severe economic strain and that the blockade has intensified pressure. He notes falling oil prices have eased costs for American consumers as talks mediated by Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz appear close to a breakthrough, though Tehran conditions any reopening on U.S. behavior changes.