{
  "id": 17897954,
  "title": "US Strikes Iran as Trump Says ‘We Haven’t Been Fighting for Months’",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/03/us-strikes-iran-as-trump-says-we-havent-been-fighting-for-months",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-03T02:50:55.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Newsweek",
    "slug": "newsweek",
    "url": "https://www.newsweek.com/us-strikes-iran-as-trump-says-we-havent-been-fighting-for-months-12653200"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The United States conducted defensive strikes on Iranian targets in the Strait of Hormuz, according to a U.S. official speaking to the Associated Press on Monday. The official did not disclose specific details regarding the targets. Iranian state television reported explosions on Qeshm Island, where the strikes took place. President Donald Trump maintained that the U.S. had not been fighting Iran for months, stating, \"We had a war with Iran. We won.\" Trump added, \"I don't know if you even call it a war because we haven't been doing any fighting for months.\"\n\nThe strike is part of a series of limited U.S. actions against Iran in recent weeks, as reported by The Wall Street Journal. Vice President JD Vance stated that the U.S. had \"a number of good conversations\" with Iran, and both Trump and Vance expressed optimism about the prospects for a negotiated settlement. Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has been urging the U.S. to carry out another wave of strikes on Iran following the upcoming midterm elections.\n\nHowever, Trump dismissed calls for additional strikes, telling reporters, \"no,\" when asked if he was considering such actions. The White House maintained that Trump has \"a wide range of options available\" regarding Iran and that he will take action to ensure the safety of American citizens. Trump has consistently predicted that the conflict with Iran would soon end and that gas prices would drop as a result. Currently, the national average price of regular gasoline is $4.17 per gallon, with crude oil prices above $100 per barrel limiting further price declines. Trump posted on Truth Social that Iran desired a settlement as soon as possible, stating, \"It could happen!\" He also reported that oil prices had dropped almost $10 per barrel, representing a record low.",
  "summary": "The defensive strikes come as the Trump administration continues efforts to reach a diplomatic agreement with Tehran.",
  "key_points": [
    "U.S. conducts defensive strikes on Iranian targets in Strait of Hormuz.",
    "President Trump claims no fighting with Iran for months.",
    "VP Vance optimistic about potential negotiated settlement."
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}