Trump tries a new approach in Iran war: Disengage

Key Points:

• President Donald Trump has instructed his administration envoys to halt negotiations with Iran, signaling a strategic shift from immediate confrontation to a long-term effort to "strangle" Iran economically and politically.
• Trump publicly declared that no talks or conversations are ongoing with Iran, contradicting earlier statements by his envoy Jared Kushner, who had described US-Iran discussions as "positive and active."
• The US opposes a proposed deal between Iran and Oman to manage traffic through the Strait of Hormuz, fearing it could strengthen Iran's control over the strategic waterway and allow fees on vessel transit, which Trump rejects.
• The Trump administration plans to impose new, severe sanctions on Iran soon, aiming to pressure Tehran into meeting US demands, while maintaining a naval blockade despite ongoing attacks on ships in the strait.
• Despite military strains and political pressure to find an exit from the conflict, Trump insists he is not in a hurry to end the war and continues to assert US dominance over the Strait of Hormuz.