During a White House Cabinet meeting on Wednesday, President Trump declared he will not be pressured into a "crummy" peace deal with Iran despite rising gas prices and the upcoming midterm elections.
Trump accused Tehran of intentionally stalling negotiations to "outwait" him, believing he might soften his demands to appease voters worried about the economic toll of the conflict. The president insisted the U.S. holds "all the cards" regarding the Strait of Hormuz, a narrow waterway essential for global oil shipments that Iran currently threatens to close. This stalemate comes as recent U.S. military strikes in the region have strained the fragile 60-day ceasefire extension currently in place.
High-level aides are scheduled to meet in the Situation Room later this week to make a final determination on the administration's next steps.
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