President Trump described ongoing US-Iran negotiations over the Strait of Hormuz as strategic, emphasizing Iran's struggling economy and likening diplomacy to a chess game.
Trump calls current engagement with Iran 'semi-negotiating'
Aug 10, 2026
10:50 am
What's the storyUnited States President Donald Trump has confirmed that Washington is currently "low-keying" its talks with Iran.
The announcement comes as the two nations remain at an impasse over reopening the strategic Strait of Hormuz.
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