Trump Orders Halt to Iran Negotiations, Shifts to Long-Term Economic Pressure

US President Donald Trump has decided to stop all negotiations with Iran, marking a significant shift in his administration's approach. According to a CNN report from the night between Tuesday and Wednesday, this decision follows weeks of unsuccessful attempts to advance talks with Tehran. Trump has moved from a strategy aimed at quickly striking Iran to one focused on economically strangling the country over time.

An informed source revealed that White House officials have informed political allies about this strategic change. Concurrently, Trump tweeted referring to the Strait of Hormuz as "new American territory," highlighting the US naval presence in the region. American officials noted that the maritime blockade on Iran is effective, with Tehran losing significant control over the Strait of Hormuz. Over 80 percent of vessels passing through the strait in the past two weeks have used the Oman route, a shipping lane approved by the UN but strongly opposed by Iran.

US authorities are also expected to impose additional sanctions on Iran soon to increase economic pressure, aiming to compel the Iranian regime to accept terms to end the ongoing conflict. However, Iranian sources perceive Trump as politically pressured to back down, which has hardened Iran's stance and led to a stalemate in negotiations.