The White House has confirmed that the ceasefire with Iran remains intact regarding military actions, as the US continues to exert economic pressure through a naval blockade. White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt stated that while there is a pause in direct military strikes, Iran is facing significant economic challenges, losing an estimated $500 million per day due to the blockade. This dual-track approach aims to maintain the ceasefire while increasing leverage on Iran to secure concessions in ongoing negotiations. Leavitt emphasized that the US is satisfied with the current strategy and is awaiting a formal response from Iran. Additionally, she cautioned against taking Iran's public messaging at face value, indicating a potential gap between their public rhetoric and private negotiations. The US claims to hold the upper hand in this standoff, asserting that Iran is being weakened both militarily and economically.