Trump Delays Military Action Against Iran, Calls for "Low-Key Response" to Iran Issue

August 10th—On Sunday local time, U.S. President Trump stated that he is prepared to escalate economic pressure on Iran instead of ordering new military action, despite Iran continuing to resist the United States. The report mentioned that Trump said in a brief phone call, "We are handling this matter with restraint. We are only in a halfway negotiation state. We are just watching Iran, which is facing severe inflation and a shortage of funds." He emphasized that the Iranian economy is "in a very bad state" and they don't have money to pay the military salaries. The U.S. naval blockade has worsened the Iranian regime's economic crisis.

At the same time, Trump stated that due to oil prices falling to just over $75 per barrel, the pain felt by American consumers from the war has somewhat eased. "Things will work out well. They always do. It's like playing chess," Trump said regarding the back-and-forth with Iran. (Axios)