@hewadpress4: 🔴 Trump Says Iran ‘Not Ready’ for Deal as U.S. Intensifies Economic Pressure 📍 WASHINGTON | August 21, 2026 | HewadPress — U.S. President Donald Trump said Friday that Iran remains under severe economic and military pressure and is not yet prepared to reach what he described as the “right deal” with Washington. Speaking to reporters before departing for South Carolina, Trump said the United States would continue watching how mounting pressure affects Tehran. “We’re seeing what happens. They have no money. They have no navy. They have no air force. They’re not paying their soldiers. They’re not paying their police. They have 350% inflation,” Trump said. Trump also said he believes Iranian leaders want an agreement with Washington but have not accepted terms he considers sufficient. “They would love to make a deal, but they’re not ready to make the right deal, in my opinion,” he said. The comments come as Washington intensifies its economic campaign against Tehran. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent is expected to announce further details of new financial restrictions Monday. Iran has warned that it would respond forcefully to additional U.S. pressure. Iran’s economy has been severely strained by nearly six months of war, sanctions and restrictions on oil exports. Reuters reports that U.S. attacks have significantly weakened Iran’s economy and conventional forces, although Tehran retains missile and drone capabilities capable of threatening regional targets and disrupting shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. Trump’s claim that Iran is experiencing 350% inflation has not been independently substantiated by the economic estimates cited by major news agencies. The Associated Press reports that the International Monetary Fund expects Iranian inflation to approach 70% by the end of 2026, while the country’s economy is projected to contract by more than 5%. Meanwhile, Trump claimed the United States has “complete control” around the Strait of Hormuz. Shipping through the strategic waterway, however, remains sharply below prewar levels because of continuing security risks.

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Friday 21 August 2026 23:25:00 GMT