[Reuters, Washington 12th]-US Treasury Secretary Mnushin said the Trump administration is maintaining "maximum pressure" against Iran on the 12th. He also said that Trump is not scheduled to meet with Iranian President Rouhani at the United Nations General Assembly this month.
In an interview with CNBC, Secretary Mnushin said that the Trump administration's national security team "maintains a maximum pressure strategy against Iran" and "it is clear that such a strategy is working."
“The United States has run out of Iran's funds, and this will eventually bring Iran back to the bargaining table,” “if the President has an agreement that it deems appropriate, the United States will negotiate with Iran. Otherwise, the US will continue its maximum pressure strategy. "
President Trump said he was willing to talk, although talks with President Rouhani are not scheduled at this time.
Foreign policy hard-line president Bolton, in charge of national security issues, who suddenly left his job this week, was leading the biggest pressure strategy against Iran. President Trump said he dismissed Mr. Bolton, but he alleged that he had resigned himself.
President Trump also suggested the possibility of easing sanctions against Iran the day before.