# Trump rules out renewed US war with Iran

> Trump says fresh strikes on Iran unlikely if nuclear talks progress.
- Title: Trump rules out renewed US war with Iran · India Today
- Summary: Trump says fresh strikes on Iran unlikely if nuclear talks progress. Trump states US military action against Iran is highly unlikely if nuclear negotiations…
- Keywords: donald trump, iran, nuclear talks, strait of hormuz, us military, military strikes, iranian nuclear program, india, India Today
- Source: India Today — https://indiatoday.in/world/story/donald-trump-iran-strikes-unlikely-nuclear-talks-strait-of-hormuz-3035020-2026-11-09
- Author: India Today World Desk
- Published: 2026-11-08T23:41:28+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: donald trump, iran, nuclear talks, strait of hormuz, us military, military strikes, iranian nuclear program, india, news
## 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
## Key takeaway

Trump states US military action against Iran is highly unlikely if nuclear negotiations advance.