Trump's change of approach: how the 'best-ever' talks became non-existent

US President Donald Trump has changed his approach toward Iran: instead of seeking a quick strike, he ordered a prolonged naval blockade aimed at economically strangling the regime. According to a CNN report, Trump instructed his senior envoys to halt talks with Tehran after weeks of contacts that yielded no results. The White House informed political allies of the strategy shift, stemming from Trump's frustration that Tehran is not accepting his demands. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that "no talks are taking place with Iran, and none are planned," and that the naval blockade remains in full force. He also published a map of the Strait of Hormuz under the title "New American Territory," after threatening its annexation. According to the report, over 80% of vessels passing through the strait in the past two weeks used the Oman route, which Iran opposes. Trump's special envoy, Jared Kushner, said a day earlier that talks with Iran were "better than ever," but the Revolutionary Guards denied their existence. American officials said additional sanctions on Iran are expected soon.

US President Donald Trump has changed his approach toward Iran: instead of seeking a quick strike, he ordered a prolonged naval blockade aimed at economically strangling the regime. According to a CNN report, Trump instructed his senior envoys to halt talks with Tehran after weeks of contacts that yielded no results. The White House informed political allies of the strategy shift, stemming from Trump's frustration that Tehran is not accepting his demands. In a post on Truth Social, Trump wrote that "no talks are taking place with Iran, and none are planned," and that the naval blockade remains in full force. He also published a map of the Strait of Hormuz under the title "New American Territory," after threatening its annexation. According to the report, over 80% of vessels passing through the strait in the past two weeks used the Oman route, which Iran opposes. Trump's special envoy, Jared Kushner, said a day earlier that talks with Iran were "better than ever," but the Revolutionary Guards denied their existence. American officials said additional sanctions on Iran are expected soon.

Trump's change of approach: how the 'best-ever' talks became non-existent