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Trump Signals Economic Pressure on Iran; Israel Rejects US Proposal | Bloomberg Daybreak: US Edition
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Summary
President Trump signaled he is prepared to keep pressure on Iran through sanctions and economic strain rather than immediate military escalation, even as talks continue indirectly through Oman over reopening the Strait of Hormuz. Iranian officials said direct negotiations with the US are not possible for now, while Bloomberg’s reporting described the discussions as still in the final stages but delayed by formalizing the terms. A Bloomberg guest said Iran’s inflation, currency weakness, and shipping restrictions are all adding pressure, though Tehran is still using land routes and air links to adapt.
The episode also focused on Israel’s rejection of a US-backed proposal on Gaza. Benjamin Netanyahu said Israel would not accept the 15-point plan or withdraw troops until Hamas is genuinely disarmed, while Hamas has only offered conditional, hedged support tied to Israeli withdrawals and a Palestinian state.
In Washington, the Supreme Court’s public standing continued to deteriorate amid attacks from Trump and a divisive term, with polls showing low approval and growing support for term limits or court expansion. Markets stayed strong, with futures higher after another record for the S&P 500 and JPMorgan raising its year-end target to 8,000, while earnings and AI spending remained major themes.
Key takeaways
- Trump is signaling he may let economic pressure build on Iran instead of launching new strikes, while indirect talks on the Strait of Hormuz continue.
- An analyst said Iran is feeling pressure from inflation, a weak currency and shipping restrictions, but is still adapting through land and air routes.
- Netanyahu rejected the US-backed Gaza proposal, saying Israel will not withdraw until Hamas is fully disarmed.
- Polls show the Supreme Court with record-low support, and critics are pushing term limits or expansion in response.
- JPMorgan raised its S&P 500 year-end target to 8,000 after the index’s best week since April.
Notable quotes
“We are low-keying it and only semi-negotiating with Tyrron on the Straight of Hormuz”
“there is no possibility of resuming negotiations”
“Israel rejects the 15point plan. The IDF will not carry out any withdrawal until Hamas is disarmed”
“a majority of Americans now believe the justices tend to act for political reasons, not legal ones”
“It's unmistakably having an impact on those economic indicators in Iran”
How the episode opens
Bloomberg Audio Studios podcasts radio news. — Good morning. I'm Nathan Hager — And I'm Karen Moscow. Here are the stories we're following today.
Karen, we begin this morning with the latest from the Middle East. President Donald Trump is signaling he is prepared to let economic pressure build on Iran rather than launching new attacks. In an interview with Axios, the president said, quote, "We are low-keying it and only semi-negotiating with Tyrron on the Straight of Hormuz.
Iran's foreign minister, Abasari, says direct talks with the US aren't possible for now. At present, we are not engaged in any negotiations with the United States. As long as the American violation of the memorandum of understanding continues and the US does not make amends for its violations, there is no possibility of resuming negotiations.
Iran's foreign minister Abasari spoke through an interpreter as talks continue with Oman on reopening the straight. We get the latest from Bloomberg's Zabiru Omar in Dubai. The two countries were discussing ways or a mechanism to restart shipping through the straight of Hermuz temporarily to open up some kind of pathway for those vessels that are stuck for those oil barrels that are stuck to start making their way through the globe.
Uh but for now and until today what we hear from the Iranian side is that those talks are still ongoing. They are in the final stages and then there are some delays of course in getting the formalized final draft.
Bloomberg Zabir Abu Omar. Meanwhile, Iran has elevated a hardline. Former commander as head of the country's supreme national security council. Mosen Razai replaces another hardliner in the post. He's been pushing for full Iranian control over the state of Hormuz.
Well, Nathan, back in Washington, the Pentagon is putting more pressure on major defense contractors to speed up weapons deliveries.
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Topics
- iran strait of hormuz negotiations
- iran sanctions and frozen assets
- israel hamas disarmament talks
- u.s. supreme court reputation
- congress court term limits
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