{
  "id": 18454479,
  "title": "'May Have To Destroy The Rest': Trump Keeps Iran Military Option Open, Says US Forces Ready",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/may-have-to-destroy-the-rest-trump-keeps-iran-military-option-open",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-06T05:45:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Press Journal",
    "slug": "free-press-journal",
    "url": "https://www.freepressjournal.in/world/may-have-to-destroy-the-rest-trump-keeps-iran-military-option-open-says-us-forces-ready"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump has indicated that the United States could launch additional military action against Iran, while cautioning that a final decision has not yet been made. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on November 5th, Trump stated that American forces remain fully prepared for any subsequent operation, emphasizing that they are \"manufacturing weapons at an unprecedented pace and ready to go.\" He indicated that Washington might take further military measures if necessary, with the decision on whether to proceed weighing the need to stop Iran from rebuilding its nuclear capabilities. When asked about the prospect of Iran's ability to rebuild its nuclear program following earlier US strikes, Trump said, \"I'd rather not destroy the rest of the country if possible, but maybe I'll have to.\" He expressed a preference for avoiding further damage but did not rule out additional attacks, stating, \"You'll know soon enough.\"",
  "summary": "US President Donald Trump has warned that the United States could launch further military action against Iran, saying American forces remain prepared for another operation even as Washington weighs its next move. Trump, however, clarified that no final decision has been taken on whether to resume strikes against Tehran. Speaking to reporters in the Oval Office on November 5, Trump said the US…",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 2,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump threatens to 'destroy the rest' of Iran, saying 'you’ll know soon enough' about his decision",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/06/trump-threatens-to-destroy-the-rest-of-iran-saying-youll-know-soon",
        "published": "2026-11-06T06:36:58.000Z"
      }
    ]
  },
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  "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."
}