RismadarVoice Reporters
November 8, 2026
United States President Donald Trump has said renewed American military strikes against Iran are highly unlikely if ongoing negotiations produce progress towards an agreement on Tehran’s nuclear programme and the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump made the remarks during a telephone interview with CNN on Sunday, while maintaining that military action remained an option if diplomatic efforts failed to deliver an acceptable agreement.
The president said any decision to resume major military operations would depend on whether Iran agreed to terms Washington considered sufficiently strong.
He indicated that further attacks might not be necessary if negotiations continued to advance, but stressed that American forces remained prepared for additional operations.
Trump also referred to the United States’ military presence in the region, claiming that three aircraft carriers were available to support potential operations against Iran.
He said American forces had identified 38 bridges in Iran as possible targets, claiming they could be destroyed within an hour if military action resumed.
The president further asserted that previous American strikes had significantly weakened Iran’s military capabilities, leaving the country with approximately 10 per cent of its missile capacity and 15 per cent of its drone capabilities.
Those estimates have not been independently verified, and the United States has not publicly released sufficient evidence to establish the precise extent of Iran’s remaining arsenal.
Trump’s comments come amid continuing diplomatic efforts to address Tehran’s nuclear activities and disputes over access to the Strait of Hormuz, a strategic waterway for international energy shipments.
Earlier in the week, the American president told the Financial Times that Washington had no immediate plans for renewed strikes, although its forces remained ready to act if necessary.
The United States has maintained military pressure on Iran while pursuing negotiations over its nuclear programme and regional security arrangements.
However, significant disagreements remain over the conditions required for a lasting settlement, including the future of Iran’s enriched uranium stockpile and maritime restrictions.
Trump’s latest remarks suggest that Washington is leaving room for diplomacy while retaining the possibility of further military action.
No final agreement between Washington and Tehran has been announced, and the outcome of the negotiations remains uncertain.
The developments continue to draw international attention because of their implications for Middle East security, global energy supplies and commercial shipping through the Strait of Hormuz.
