Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress

US President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that it is "highly unlikely" the United States will resume hostilities with Iran if their ongoing indirect negotiations yield progress. During an interview with CNN, Trump elaborated that the decision would hinge on Iran signing a "very strong agreement." He added that while American military forces remain prepared to take action against Iran should he choose to order strikes, the US has already prepared a formidable response.

A recently arrived "fully locked and loaded" US carrier strike group, comprising three aircraft carriers, is positioned in the region. Trump also detailed that Washington has pinpointed potential targets within Iran, such as critical infrastructure like power plants and bridges. He boasted that the country could dismantle 38 bridges in a single hour, describing the aftermath as catastrophic.

Trump further indicated his preference for not targeting infrastructure, cautioning that rebuilding such bridges could take Iran up to a decade. The president, a self-proclaimed "good builder," lamented that bridges are among the most challenging structures to construct, taking years to complete.