Donald Trump called renewed military action against Iran improbable during nuclear talks
Donald Trump said Sunday that renewed U.S. military action against Iran is “highly unlikely” if negotiations over Tehran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz make progress. In a CNN interview, Trump said the outcome depends on Iran signing a “very strong agreement” and warned he could strike Iranian bridges and power plants if fighting resumes.
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On Sunday, Donald Trump characterized a return to U.S. military action as improbable while talks address Iran’s nuclear program and reopening the Strait of Hormuz. He repeated that assessment five times in an interview with CNN, while saying the outcome depends on whether Iran signs a “very strong agreement.” Trump said the United States had identified infrastructure targets, including power plants and bridges, if strikes resume. He claimed U.S. forces could knock down 38 bridges in an hour and said three aircraft carriers were “fully locked and loaded.” Trump also said Iran retained 10% of its missile capacity and 15% of its drone capabilities. The figures on Iran’s weapons capacity and the potential strikes were claims by Trump, not independently verified in the reports.
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- CNN — Trump says renewed attacks on Iran “highly unlikely” if talks show progress
- The Hill — Donald Trump says further Iran attacks are highly unlikely if deal is reached
- CNBC — Trump says restarting Iran war 'highly unlikely,' warns he could strike
- Stories Framing the Globe — Trump Sees New US Strikes on Iran as Unlikely Amid Progress in Talks
- Ynetnews — Trump says renewed war 'highly unlikely,' but threatens Iranian infrastructure
- apa.az — Trump says renewed attacks on Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if talks show progress