Trump picks economic squeeze over war or deal with Iran

US will intensify financial pressure on Iran rather than resume military strikes or accept an unfavourable peace deal, Secretary of State Marco Rubio told G7 foreign ministers. The strategy, backed by Rubio, Bessent, Ratcliffe and Kushner, includes a naval blockade and 'Operation Iron Gate' to cut weapons smuggling routes. US President Donald Trump called fresh strikes highly improbable.