Trump Signals Possible Strikes on Iran After US Midterms, Citing Nuclear Program
The US president told Time magazine that military action against Iran could follow November's midterm elections, as Tehran says it remains committed to negotiations.
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US President Donald Trump has suggested that military strikes on Iran could resume after this year's midterm elections, citing concerns over Tehran's nuclear program as a central condition in Washington's dealings with Iran.
In comments to Time magazine, Trump said that significantly degrading or destroying Iran's nuclear capabilities could help bring broader peace, according to a report by Sky News Arabia. He did not specify a timeline beyond linking any potential action to the period following the US midterm elections in November.
Iran reaffirms negotiating stance
In response, Iran's president reiterated that Tehran remains committed to a negotiated path on the nuclear issue, the report said, suggesting Iranian officials are seeking to keep diplomatic channels open even as Washington raises the prospect of renewed military action.
The nuclear question has repeatedly featured in statements from both Washington and Tehran over conditions for any broader de-escalation between the two countries. Additional specifics on terms, timelines or next diplomatic steps were not included in the available reporting.
Sources
- ترامب يلوح بضرب إيران.. النووي يتصدر شروط واشنطن — Sky News Arabia — World
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