Trump Says Fresh Iran Strikes Unlikely as Talks Continue

US President Donald Trump has said further strikes on Iran are “highly unlikely” and would depend on whether Tehran signs “a very strong agreement,” in a CNN interview. Qatar, which is mediating, rejected reports that talks had failed and said both sides were still working toward a deal.

Trump’s Remarks

Trump claimed Iran’s missile capacity had fallen to 10% and its drone capability to 15%, and that its nuclear capabilities had been dismantled. He also described the US naval blockade as the largest in history. In a Truth Social post, he said Task Force Iron Gate “is in full force and effect.” He said a deal might already exist if not for the US midterm elections.

Iran’s Position

Iran warned that any renewed US attacks would draw retaliation against American and Israeli targets. It has submitted a nuclear proposal through Qatar and says talks depend on the United States first addressing seven demands, including sanctions relief, frozen assets and war reparations.

Reports From the Region

Iranian state TV did not confirm missile attacks on Iranian territory, while semi-official Tasnim reported that two missiles struck Qeshm Island. The Revolutionary Guards Navy said two oil tankers caught fire after striking mines in the Strait of Hormuz. The US military said its air force fired on a commercial vessel’s stern in the Gulf of Oman to disable it during the blockade. These accounts could not be independently verified.

Diplomatic Reaction

US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said a breakthrough was not imminent and called Iran’s demands “unacceptable, unrealistic and, in some cases, outrageous.” Saudi Arabia’s Energy Ministry said an Aramco administrative building in Riyadh was damaged by falling debris after an attempted attack. No injuries were reported.