Trump says Iran strikes highly unlikely if peace talks advance

Briefing by News4U · First published

US President Donald Trump told CNN he is highly unlikely to order fresh strikes on Iran if a strong agreement is signed, though he said the US has identified 38 bridges it could destroy in one hour if strikes resume. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi said mediators have paused travel since the US midterms to assess the results. Both countries reported continued strikes on vessels in the Strait of Hormuz. [1] [2]

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  1. Trump says he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran strikes if talks progress

    SBS News · · Full text

  2. Iran: Trump says strikes unlikely if peace talks keep moving

    DW English · · Full text

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