Trump says renewed Iran attacks highly unlikely if talks progress
US President Donald Trump stated that military escalation remains unlikely provided a strong agreement is signed regarding Tehran's nuclear programme.
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that he is highly unlikely to order fresh attacks on Iran if talks to end the conflict progress. According to ThePrint, Trump told CNN in a telephone interview that the necessity of strikes depends on whether the two nations sign a very strong agreement.
Trump noted that Iran is a failing nation with 301 per cent inflation. He stated that while he would act if necessary, the US has already hit the country hard militarily and through economic sanctions. He added that Tehran is withering away financially.
The President revealed that the US has identified 38 Iranian bridges and other infrastructure targets that could be destroyed in one hour. However, Trump said he does not want to destroy bridges because they take years to rebuild.
While Trump spoke of potential strikes, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's adviser, Mohamed Mokhber, said on X that it is naive to tie Iran's fate to Washington. Mokhber suggested the administration should rely on domestic economic resilience.
The situation follows reports of shipping being hit in or near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran's state television said officials had not confirmed missile strikes on Iranian territory following explosions heard in areas including Qeshm Island, though the Tasnim news agency suggested two missiles struck the island.
