Trump says the United States is dealing with Iran “calmly”

Monday 10 August 2026 - 08:08

By: Azzat Manal

Trump says the United States is dealing with Iran “calmly”

US President Donald Trump has said that Washington is dealing with Iran in a measured manner, while describing the country’s economic situation as extremely difficult amid the ongoing tensions between the two countries.

According to reports cited by Axios, Trump said during a brief phone call that Iran was facing severe financial pressure and that its authorities were struggling to meet the costs of maintaining government institutions and paying security forces. He also suggested that US pressure, including restrictions affecting maritime trade, had contributed to the deterioration of Iran’s economic conditions.

Trump indicated that contacts between Washington and Tehran remain limited. Rather than describing the situation as a conventional negotiation, he said the United States was closely monitoring developments while maintaining a cautious approach. He compared the confrontation to a game of chess, arguing that Washington’s strategy was producing results.

The US president also pointed to developments in the oil market, saying that lower energy prices were helping to reduce the economic pressure felt by American consumers despite the broader consequences of the conflict.

Meanwhile, a US official cited by Axios said that millions of barrels of crude oil were continuing to leave the Gulf through the southern part of the Strait of Hormuz, with the movement coordinated with the US military. Washington could seek to facilitate additional oil flows as long as no broader agreement with Iran is reached.

The Strait of Hormuz remains a crucial passage for global energy supplies, making developments in the region particularly important for international markets. Any prolonged disruption could affect oil prices, shipping costs and inflation in countries that depend heavily on energy imports.

Trump has also rejected reports suggesting that the United States could face shortages of military ammunition as a result of the confrontation with Iran. In a statement posted on his social media platform, he said the country possessed substantial ammunition reserves and continued to manufacture and deliver additional supplies according to military requirements.

The latest comments come as relations between Washington and Tehran remain highly tense. Economic pressure, energy security and military preparedness are increasingly interconnected in the dispute, while diplomatic contacts remain limited.

The situation could have wider consequences beyond the two countries, particularly for global energy markets and maritime trade. The future of the confrontation will depend largely on whether Washington and Tehran can move toward a broader understanding or whether economic and military pressure continues to intensify.