President Donald Trump says the U.S. is now “low-keying” talks with Iran, telling Axios on Sunday that the two sides are only “semi-negotiating.” Trump also reiterated that Iran “is in very bad shape” economically, saying the country does not have enough money to pay its troops. Iran also wants a permanent end to the war against Iran and its allies. “Where Iran is today, Kayleigh, is that we’re talking to the Iranians, of course,” Vance said. “We’re trying to maximize the amount of oil and gas that are coming out of the Strait of Hormuz.