Trump says US is ‘only semi-negotiating’ with Iran

Middle East Eye reports that Trump told Axios the United States is only 'semi-negotiating' with Iran. The president said Iran is in 'very bad shape,' citing soaring inflation and insufficient military funds, which he attributed to the U.S. naval blockade. Trump predicted the situation will work out, comparing it to chess and saying Washington is 'low-keying it.' The confrontation has cost Americans significantly—fuel prices have increased by about eighty billion dollars, while military operations have exceeded one hundred billion dollars.

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