Trump Holds Off New Strike on Iran if Talks Advance
He still threatened infrastructure targets, including 38 bridges, if talks stall and the conflict continues.
United States President Donald Trump said further military strikes on Iran would likely not be needed if talks make progress. In an interview with CNN cited by Reuters, Trump said the decision depends on reaching a “very strong” agreement. He still left open the option of new military action and said the U.S. has identified infrastructure targets in Iran, including 38 bridges that he said could be destroyed in one hour. According to Antara, Trump also linked any deal to Iran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz. At the same time, Washington and Teheran remain at an impasse, while Iran has said it will retaliate for attacks on U.S. and Israeli targets.