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Trump rules out renewed US war with Iran
Trump says fresh strikes on Iran unlikely if nuclear talks progress.
In brief
Trump says fresh strikes on Iran unlikely if nuclear talks progress. Trump states US military action against Iran is highly unlikely if nuclear negotiations advance. Originally reported by India Today.
Trump's military stance on Iran
Trump says fresh strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if nuclear talks progress.
“highly unlikely it's going to be necessary”
Trump's warning on Iran
Trump warned US forces are ready to resume military action if Iran fails to agree to a strong deal.
“I would if necessary, but we hit them really hard”
US military readiness
Three aircraft carriers deployed in the region and fully equipped for combat.
“We have three. They’re fully locked and loaded”
Iranian infrastructure targets
US identified infrastructure targets in Iran including power plants and bridges.
“We have 38 bridges in our site that we can knock down in literally one hour”
Trump's infrastructure rebuilding concerns
Trump said destroying Iranian infrastructure would take 10 years to rebuild.
“It’ll take 10 years to rebuild them”
Diplomatic efforts after elections
Diplomatic activity intensified after US midterm elections which were seen as a setback for Trump's party.
“Iranian hardliners viewed election results as a sign of political weakness in Washington”
US Secretary of State's stance
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said negotiations had failed to make meaningful progress.
“I wouldn’t say we’re on the verge of a breakthrough”
The headline
Trump states US military action against Iran is highly unlikely if nuclear negotiations advance.
