{
  "id": 19040430,
  "title": "Trump says resumption of war with Iran 'highly unlikely'",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-resumption-of-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely-19040430",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-11-08T23:22:03.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Korea Times",
    "slug": "the-korea-times",
    "url": "https://www.koreatimes.co.kr/world/20261109/trump-says-resumption-of-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "U.S. President Donald Trump expressed skepticism on Sunday about the possibility of renewed conflict with Iran, stating to CNN that it was highly unlikely so long as diplomatic discussions were ongoing. Recent weeks have seen Trump threatening to resume strikes, with media reports indicating that hostilities might flare up following the U.S. midterm elections this week. Trump asserted that, \"it's going to be necessary,\" but he would aim to strike Iran \"really hard,\" emphasizing his own strength in past engagements. He warned that any decision to resume hostilities would hinge on Iran's willingness to sign a robust agreement. Trump had previously admitted that the contentious war with Iran contributed to his Republican Party's significant electoral loss in the recent midterm vote. In a recent CNN interview, Trump reiterated his belief that the dire economic situation in Iran, characterized by staggering inflation rates, would compel its leaders to accept a peace deal under U.S. terms. He described Iran as \"a failing nation,\" citing official statistics of a 301 percent inflation rate for the year.",
  "summary": "WASHINGTON — U.S. President Donald Trump on Sunday cast doubt on renewed fighting with Iran, telling CNN that it was \"highly unlikely\" so long as talks progressed. In recent weeks, Trump has threatened to renew strikes with U.S. media reports suggesting that hostilities could resume after the U.S. midterm elections this week. \"The answer is highly unlikely it's going to be necessary... I would if…",
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      {
        "outlet": "Toronto Sun",
        "title": "Trump says resumption of war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-resumption-of-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely-19018532",
        "published": "2026-11-08T20:45:21.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Trump says resumption of war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-says-resumption-of-war-with-iran-highly-unlikely",
        "published": "2026-11-08T20:54:44.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Arutz Sheva - Israel National News",
        "title": "Trump touts new 'Iron Gate' blockade on Iran: Very little gets in or out",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-touts-new-iron-gate-blockade-on-iran-very-little-gets-in-or-out",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:09:22.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "Trump announces task force to cut off supplies entering Iran",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/08/trump-announces-task-force-to-cut-off-supplies-entering-iran",
        "published": "2026-11-08T22:45:34.000Z"
      }
    ]
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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."
}