There may not be a nuclear pact with Iran: Trump’s official

The United States and Iran have resumed their exchange of hostility, with top US official Chris Wright publicly expressing skepticism about achieving a nuclear agreement between the two nations. During an interview on ABC News, Wright stated "there may not" be a nuclear deal, hinting that the US might shift focus towards attacking any Iranian efforts to develop nuclear infrastructure.

The US has previously targeted facilities connected to Iran's nuclear program, while Iran has consistently maintained that it is pursuing a peaceful nuclear power program and does not intend to build a nuclear weapon.

When questioned by co-host Martha Raddatz about whether the US would continue bombing instead of pursuing diplomacy, Wright defended the US actions in Iran. He mentioned that "they don't have the capability to build more missiles," and emphasized that the US is "degrading their capacity to develop nuclear weapons and, ultimately, to deliver them if they develop them."

However, Wright also acknowledged that a deal with Iran might still be possible under a new administration in the country, though it is unclear if such a scenario is realistic.

The breakdown of the memorandum of understanding between the US and Iran in July led to a pause in attacks, which subsequently resumed. Iran followed suit by closing the Strait of Hormuz and initiating a US naval blockade. Wright's comments suggest that the prospects for a nuclear deal between the US and Iran may be fading further away.