LEAVITT told Fox News on Thursday the US is not negotiating with Iran as
Washington is focused on applying economic pressure; all options remain on the
table. He said President Trump’s priority is preventing Iran from obtaining
nuclear weapons and that the US shifted from “Operation Epic Fury” to degrade
Iran’s military to a new “Operation Economic Isolation” targeting its economy.
There are no talks now and that posture will continue until the president judges
Iran might meaningfully sit down; he has not seen that. LEAVITT added that a
maritime blockade remains in effect.
