BIG: Trump has ordered his top envoys to halt talks with Iran, signaling a major shift in strategy.
The administration is moving away from trying to “hammer Iran ASAP” and toward a longer-term effort to “strangle” Tehran through sustained economic and military pressure.
The goal appears to be increasing pressure over time until Iran is more willing to accept Trump’s terms.
Source: CNN
— @clashreport Aug 18, 2026
