Published August 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM ET · Updated August 9, 2026 at 6:06 PM ET
Trump says he is 'low-keying it' with Iran as military options narrow
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President Trump told Axios that the U.S. is "low keying it" with Iran as military options have narrowed. Reports indicate Trump is considering walking away from the situation. The conflict with Iran has reached its 163rd day.
Patriot Watch first flagged this story 1 d ago, when Mother Jones reported it. Coverage has since grown to 4 independent outlets, including 2 wire/mainstream feeds. The most recent report came 1 hr ago from ZeroHedge.