Iran, US still far apart on deal; Trump says ready but in no hurry for strikes
DUBAI: Iran and the United States are still far from a deal to end their war, a senior Iranian official told Reuters on Tuesday, as US President Donald Trump declined to rule out a resumption of US combat operations after the elections in the United States. Trump made his comments in separate interviews as Americans voted in pivotal midterm elections in which the unpopular Iran war has been a key…
Iran and the United States remain far from reaching a deal to end their ongoing conflict, according to a senior Iranian official. Despite US President Donald Trump's readiness for military action, he remains "not looking to kill lots of people" and is in no hurry for strikes. Trump also made it clear that he is content with the current state of the standoff and suggested he is open to indirect negotiations with Iran.
However, Iran's top negotiator warns that the US must fully address Iran's seven conditions before the Strait of Hormuz can be reopened. Mediators from Qatar are actively working on bridging the gap between Iran and the US, but both sides have expressed skepticism about the likelihood of a deal. Iran's armed forces are preparing for any potential US aggression, with target lists including US and Israeli assets.
The conflict has also spilled over into Yemen, where the Houthis have intensified their attacks on Saudi Arabia.
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