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Trump: Iran Can Collapse Under Economic Pressure — or Face a Powerful Military Strike
President Donald Trump says the United States has two major options for dealing with Iran: maintain crushing economic pressure and allow the regime to deteriorate from within, or launch another powerful military strike. Trump said Washington is controlling Iran’s access to money while negotiations continue, even as Pakistan and Qatar report progress toward a possible agreement.
President Donald Trump said the United States can continue tightening the economic screws on Iran and allow the regime’s worsening financial crisis to take its course rather than immediately launching another military operation.
In an interview with conservative outlet Real America’s Voice released on August 11, Trump described his current strategy as maintaining pressure while watching Iran struggle under severe economic conditions.
“If we just leave them alone, they’re going to fail,” Trump said, arguing that Iran is facing soaring inflation and a sharp collapse in the value of its currency.
Trump said Iranian inflation had reached roughly 300% and emphasized Washington’s ability to restrict Tehran’s access to money.
“We control their money. I’m their banker,” Trump said.
The president described the pressure campaign as part of an ongoing negotiating strategy designed to force Tehran into concessions.
Military Action Remains on the Table
Trump also made clear that diplomacy and economic pressure are not the only options available to the United States.
He said another approach would be to hit Iran “really, really hard,” signaling that additional American military action remains possible if negotiations fail.
Trump also dismissed concerns that the United States lacks sufficient ammunition for another major operation, saying American weapons production is moving rapidly.
“We’re fine. We’re making ammunition like crazy,” Trump said.
He blamed reduced U.S. ammunition inventories on former President Joe Biden’s extensive military support for Ukraine.
Trump Criticizes Iran’s Negotiating Tactics
Trump characterized Iranian officials as difficult and deceptive negotiators, accusing them of agreeing to terms privately and then denying those commitments publicly.
His comments come as Washington continues using sanctions and military pressure alongside negotiations aimed at securing concessions from Tehran and reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
Pakistan and Qatar Report Progress
Pakistan, which has been helping mediate between Washington and Tehran, said the two sides were moving closer to some form of agreement. Qatar has also described negotiations surrounding the Strait of Hormuz as being at an advanced stage.
Major disagreements remain, however. Iran has demanded an end to the U.S. maritime blockade, sanctions relief, the return of frozen funds and compensation for wartime damage as conditions for reopening the strategic waterway.
The Trump administration is also demanding compensation from Iran, leaving major obstacles unresolved despite reports of diplomatic progress.
Pressure or Force
Trump’s message leaves Tehran with a stark choice: reach an agreement while its economy remains under severe American pressure, or risk facing renewed U.S. military action.
For Washington and its allies, including Israel, preventing Iran and its terror network from rebuilding military strength remains a central security priority as negotiations continue.
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