President Trump is now signaling a focus on economic pressure on Iran, as opposed to ordering a new military offensive, as the war continues into its sixth month. The president told AXIOS yesterday quote, “We are low keying it. We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.” Trump’s comments come amid a new, sweeping list of demands from Tehran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. The Morning Joe panel discusses this new strategy shift, and why Iranian officials are saying they believe they have ‘the upper hand’ now against Trump.
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