Former President Trump has adopted a 'low-key' approach to Iran talks, aiming to leverage the country's economic stress, while Israel's rejection of a Gaza plan raises concerns about prolonged conflict. Iran, in turn, has linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions and ironically responded to Trump's 'chess game' analogy.

President Trump indicated the US would rely on economic pressure against Iran, while Iran linked the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz to US concessions on several demands, signaling a shift in US strategy away from immediate military confrontation.