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Trump's 'low key' Iran strategy is 'RISKY' and the 'ONLY' option left: Fmr. CIA officer
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August 10, 2026
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MS NOW’s Marc Polymeropoulos to discuss the latest on Iran, including reporting from AXIOS that Trump is focusing on economic pressure telling the news outlet quote, "We are low keying it. We are only semi-negotiating with them. We are just watching Iran with its huge inflation and the fact they have no money.” Trump’s comments come in the wake of a new, sweeping list of demands from Tehran on reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Marc explains why he believes Trump and his administration had no choice but to go this ‘risky’ route, and why it’s likely the ‘only option’ he has left.
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