Trump in Closed Talks: Ready to Drop Nuclear Demands on Iran for Now

US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to abandon the overarching goal of a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran, focusing instead solely on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new report. Iranian intransigence puts him in a complex position ahead of the midterm elections, and experts warn that Iran is exploiting American pressure to end the confrontation.

US President Donald Trump is reportedly willing to abandon the overarching goal of a comprehensive nuclear deal with Iran, focusing instead solely on reopening the Strait of Hormuz, according to a new and concerning report for Israel. The report comes amid Iranian intransigence that places Trump in a complex position, less than three months before the US midterm elections. While the president tries to present a picture of victory to the public and even claimed that military objectives have been completed, experts warn that Iran recognizes American pressure to end the confrontation and exploits it to maximize gains. Middle East expert Mona Yacoubian noted that these demands make it difficult for the administration to produce a dignified exit from the campaign.