According to CoinMeta, as reported by Axios, U.S. President Donald Trump stated on Sunday local time that he is prepared to increase economic pressure on Iran, rather than ordering new military actions, despite Iran continuing to confront the United States. The report says that Trump said in a brief telephone call, "We are handling this matter in a low-profile manner." "We are only in a semi-negotiation state. We are just focusing on Iran; they are facing severe inflation and a shortage of funds." He emphasized that Iran's economy is "in a very bad state" and does not have the money to pay its military salaries. Trump noted that the U.S. naval blockade has exacerbated Iran's economic crisis. At the same time, Trump said that since oil prices have dropped to just over $75 per barrel, the pain caused by the war felt by American consumers has been alleviated. "Things will be resolved. They always are. It's like playing chess," Trump said when discussing the back-and-forth with Iran.