{
  "id": 18996649,
  "title": "Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-unlikely-to-order-iran-attack-if-talks-progress-cnn",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T18:46:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Al-Monitor",
    "slug": "al-monitor",
    "url": "https://www.al-monitor.com/originals/2026/11/trump-says-he-unlikely-order-iran-attack-if-talks-progress-cnn-reports"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "President Donald Trump stated it is highly unlikely the United States will order fresh attacks on Iran if progress is made in ongoing negotiations. According to CNN, Trump noted in a phone interview that whether such actions are necessary depends on whether a very strong agreement is signed. Middle East Eye reported that these negotiations involve Tehran's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.\n\nTrump indicated that while he would strike if necessary, he prefers not to destroy infrastructure, noting that it could take Tehran up to 10 years to rebuild bridges. He claimed the U.S. has identified potential targets, including power plants and 38 bridges that could be destroyed in one hour. To support potential military action, Trump stated that three aircraft carriers are stationed in the region and are \"fully locked and loaded.\"\n\nThe President further stated that the Iranian government currently maintains 10 percent of its missile capacity and 15 percent of its drone capabilities, according to Middle East Eye.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 9,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump says renewed attacks on Iran highly unlikely if talks show progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-renewed-attacks-on-iran-highly-unlikely-if-talks-show",
        "published": "2026-11-08T17:52:19.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Investing.com",
        "title": "Trump says he is unlikely to order Iran attack if talks progress, CNN reports",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-unlikely-to-order-iran-attack-if-talks-progress-cnn-19003401",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:00:28.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Jerusalem Post",
        "title": "Trump says return to war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if negotiations produce progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-return-to-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely-if-negotiations",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:16:51.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Ajel English",
        "title": "Trump says military action against Iran may not be necessary",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-military-action-against-iran-may-not-be-necessary",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:29:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Haaretz",
        "title": "Trump tells CNN he is 'highly unlikely' to order Iran attack if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-tells-cnn-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-attack-if-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:33:31.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Middle East Eye",
        "title": "Trump says fresh strikes on Iran ‘highly unlikely’ if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-fresh-strikes-on-iran-highly-unlikely-if-talks-progress",
        "published": "2026-11-08T18:53:54.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Times of India",
        "title": "‘They’re a failing nation’: Trump says fresh Iran strikes ‘highly unlikely’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/theyre-a-failing-nation-trump-says-fresh-iran-strikes-highly-unlikely",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:15:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Daily Maverick",
        "title": "Trump says he is highly unlikely to order Iran strikes if talks progress",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-he-is-highly-unlikely-to-order-iran-strikes-if-talks",
        "published": "2026-11-08T19:44:51.000Z"
      }
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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."
}