TRUMP SAYS US ‘LOW-KEYING’ IRAN CONFLICT, GIVING ECONOMIC PRESSURE TIME TO WORK

In a recent interview published by The Times of Israel, former U.S. President Donald Trump told a reporter that Washington is "low‑keying" its involvement in the Iran conflict. He said the administration is largely observing Iran’s economic situation—particularly its soaring inflation and the inability of Iranian forces to pay troops—while using economic pressure to shape the region’s dynamics.

Trump described the U.S. stance as “just watching” Iran, noting that Iranian troops face a lack of funds due to inflation. He also referenced a meeting between Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei and former Iranian president Mohammad Reza Pahlavi‑era figure Mohammad Pezeshkian, as claimed by Khamenei’s office. These remarks echo similar statements in a report from the Jerusalem Post, which framed the U.S. approach as semi‑negotiating while observing economic impacts, and a South China Morning Post article that highlighted the U.S. emphasis on economic pain over direct conflict.

The comments underscore a shift in U.S. strategy toward Iran, favoring sanctions and diplomatic pressure over overt military engagement while monitoring the country’s internal economic challenges.

• Trump says U.S. is ‘low‑keying’ Iran conflict to allow economic pressure to work.
• He highlighted Iran’s inflation and troops’ funding problems.
• Khamenei’s office reports a meeting with Pezeshkian, adding a diplomatic dimension.

Read the original source for full detail available at The Times of Israel src