Trump confident in US military strength but prefers to resolve Iran conflict ‘peacefully’, says US State Secretary
The Trump administration has not decided whether to take further action, said the Secretary of State, adding that the President prefers a diplomatic solution.
US President Donald Trump reiterated his threat to attack Iran during a rally in Iowa, stating that the United States might eventually have to deal with Tehran "the hammer". His remarks came as he addressed supporters ahead of the November 3 midterm elections, expressing his desire to avoid additional casualties. The 80-year-old president explained that he was holding back from further military action in hopes of saving lives, but warned that at some point, the United States would have to "give them the hammer".
In response, Iran's army spokesman, Mohammad Akraminia, warned that any future conflict with the United States could last longer than previous rounds of fighting. Akraminia emphasized that Tehran would not allow Washington to dictate when or how the war would end, stating that the American president would not be in a position to determine the timing or conditions of its conclusion.
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