What happened
U.S. UN envoy Mike Waltz said President Donald Trump is giving Iran negotiations “some space.”
Waltz dismissed reports claiming the United States is rationing munitions due to supply concerns. Waltz said the United States remains prepared for further attacks by moving additional military assets into the region.
Background and earlier position
The episode centres on U.S. public messaging toward Iran. Waltz’s statements address two parallel communication lines—keeping negotiations open while also signalling military readiness.
What changed now
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