Trump says U.S. maintaining economic pressure on Iran, no rush to lift blockade

President Trump stated the U.S. is continuing its blockade and economic pressure on Iran, saying "We are paralyzing their economy. They have no money, they have no fuel, and their people are very tired of the situation." Trump said Iranian leaders lack the urgency he expected, but noted "they want a deal more than at any point since the beginning of the war." He added that talks are "progressing well" but expressed uncertainty about who is making decisions in Iran, saying "we don't want them to try to string us along once again."