Trump edges toward a guarded approach on Iran as nuclear-deal talks stall

President Trump says he’s “low-keying it” with Iran while reports surface he could walk away from a nuclear deal, signaling a cautious US stance that relies on intermediaries and a wait‑and‑see approach rather than direct talks. He also hinted at possibly declaring victory without a deal if reopening the Strait of Hormuz succeeds. Iran has laid out new demands—ending the war, lifting the blockade, paying damages, and unfreezing assets—before it would consider reopening Hormuz. U.S. officials say a deal to restore shipping would lead to lifting Iranian port blockades, while midterm pressures and gas-price concerns add to the urgency. The White House has not commented on the reports.