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August 11, 2026
Trump Outlines Options for Iran: Economic Pressure or Military Action
- Trump described two options: allowing Iran to fail economically or escalating military action.
- He criticized Iran's negotiation tactics, calling them 'devious.'
- Trump claimed the U.S. has total control over Iran's frozen assets.
- Concerns about U.S. munitions readiness were downplayed, blaming the previous administration for low stockpiles.
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- Trump says Iran options are let Tehran fail economically or 'hit them really hard'Aug 11, 2026 at 4:02 PM · Reuters
- Trump says US has 'total control' over Strait of HormuzAug 12, 2026 at 2:39 PM · Reuters
- Kilmeade predicts 'kinetic war' with Iran before Labor DayAug 12, 2026 at 5:54 PM · The Hill
- Ex-diplomat: 'No one's in total control of the Strait of Hormuz'Aug 12, 2026 at 6:47 PM · The Hill
- Trump snaps back to economic warfare in struggle to make Iran tap outAug 12, 2026 at 10:31 PM · The Hill
- Trump looks to inflict economic pain on IranAug 12, 2026 at 11:16 PM · The Hill