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Trump says Iran strikes unlikely if peace talks move
Trump claims US military strikes on Iran highly unlikely if peace talks progress.
In brief
Trump claims US military strikes on Iran highly unlikely if peace talks progress. Trump says US military strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if peace talks continue. Originally reported by Dw.
Trump downplays Iran strikes
Trump says US military strikes on Iran highly unlikely if peace talks progress.
“The answer is highly unlikely it's going to be necessary”
Trump's military readiness
Trump claims US military has three aircraft carriers ready to finish Iran off.
“I've got three aircraft carriers here. They're fully locked and loaded”
Trump's Iran assessment
Trump calls Iran a failing nation withering financially after eight months of hostilities.
“Iran is a failing nation and withering away financially”
Iran's military resilience
Iran maintains partial blockade of Strait of Hormuz and attacks US allies.
“Tehran has been able to repeatedly stage attacks on US allies in the region”
Peace talks breakdown
Iran and US signed memorandum of understanding in June but talks broke down by August.
“The memorandum expired in August”
Iranian diplomat on US election
Iranian foreign minister says US needs time to digest midterm election results.
“We now have to see how long it will take for them to digest these results”
What it means
Trump says US military strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if peace talks continue.
