Trump says renewed war with Iran is highly unlikely
US President Donald Trump said military action against Tehran depends on progress regarding its nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that Washington will probably not resume military operations against Iran if negotiations regarding the country's nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz advance.
According to reports from Times Now, India Today and the New York Post, Trump stated during a CNN interview that the necessity of further strikes depends on whether Iran signs a strong agreement.
Trump noted that Iran is a failing nation facing 301 per cent inflation and claimed the country is withering financially. He said that while he would act if necessary, he believes military action is unlikely because US strikes have already hit them hard.
The President said American forces are prepared, noting that three aircraft carriers are currently in the region and ready for combat. He also revealed that the US has identified 38 bridges and power plants in Iran as potential targets.
Trump expressed a preference against destroying infrastructure, stating that rebuilding items like bridges could take 10 years. He claimed that Iran's air defence systems are gone and estimated that the nation retains only 10 per cent of its missile capacity and 15 per cent of its drone capabilities.
The conflict has reached a stalemate eight months after it began, with Iranian attacks on oil tankers in the Strait of Hormuz continuing. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio recently described Iran's demands as unrealistic, stating that negotiations have not yet made meaningful progress.