PANews reported on May 12 that US President Trump, in an interview with New York's 77WABC radio program, stated that the US is waiting for Iran's economy to collapse due to the blockade of its ports, adding that he is confident he can prevent the regime from acquiring nuclear weapons. Trump stated, "We've imposed a blockade, so they have no money and can't get any money." Regarding the conflict, Trump said, "It's just a matter of time. We don't need to rush. We've destroyed their navy, destroyed their air force, and destroyed their leadership." Despite stalled negotiations with Tehran, Trump expressed his complete confidence that Iran will abandon uranium enrichment and any path to nuclear weapons. He claimed that US pressure and the blockade are forcing Iran to comply, adding, "They will 100% stop." Trump also stated that the US is maintaining direct contact with Iranian officials and is not in a hurry to reach an agreement. He had previously described the fragile ceasefire agreement as "hanging by a thread," and tensions between the two sides remain high.