Trump weighs renewed Iran strikes or deal, rules out immediate attack
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President Donald Trump said Sunday that he was nearing a decision on whether to resume US attacks on Iran or pursue an agreement with Tehran, but ruled out an immediate strike.
“There will not be a strike today,” Trump told reporters at the White House on October 25. Earlier, he told Fox News that he had to decide whether to “finish it off” or “make a deal.” His comments followed remarks Saturday that the United States could attack as soon as the next day or reach what he called a “big, beautiful” agreement.
Trump has also suggested renewed strikes could follow the November 3 midterm elections. At a Friday rally, he said Washington “may do another little Epic Fury,” referring to the name used for the US military operation against Iran.
CENTCOM has prepared options for further attacks if the White House authorizes them, Al Jazeera reported, citing The Hill. Other reports said potential targets could include Iranian energy infrastructure and nuclear sites, although the preparations do not constitute an order to attack. The United States has moved additional forces toward the Persian Gulf, including a third aircraft carrier group.
Diplomatic efforts continued alongside the military preparations. Qatari mediators traveled to Tehran in a US-coordinated effort to reduce tensions, according to The Indian Express. Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian accused Washington of disrupting negotiations but said efforts to reach a peace agreement should continue.
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