The United States has ceased negotiations with Iran, abandoning a previously reported strategy of swift action—described as “hammer Iran ASAP”—according to CNN. Instead, the US is now focusing on a longer-term approach aimed at economically pressuring Iran. Reports indicate the administration intends to "strangle" the country gradually. This shift signals a change in tactics regarding the Iranian nuclear program and regional influence. The decision halts diplomatic efforts that had been attempting to revive the 2015 nuclear deal. Details on the specifics of the economic pressure campaign remain limited, but it represents a hardening of the US stance. The move follows stalled talks and growing concerns over Iran’s nuclear ambitions.