# Trump says Iran strikes unlikely if peace talks move

> Trump claims US military strikes on Iran highly unlikely if peace talks progress.
- Title: Trump says Iran strikes unlikely if peace talks move · Dw
- Summary: Trump claims US military strikes on Iran highly unlikely if peace talks progress.
- Keywords: iran, trump, peace talks, military strikes, iranian foreign minister, qatar, nuclear program
- Source: Dw — https://dw.com/en/iran-trump-says-strikes-unlikely-if-peace-talks-keep-moving/a-79894190?maca=en-rss-en-all-1573-rdf
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- Topics: iran, trump, peace talks, military strikes, us, iranian foreign minister, qatar, nuclear program, news, world, politics
## 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
## Key takeaway

Trump says US military strikes on Iran are highly unlikely if peace talks continue.