Rubio throws cold water on Iran talks, Trump says there's no reason to escalate war

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As of November 9, 2026, President Donald Trump stated that a resumption of full-scale war with Iran is "highly unlikely" if diplomatic talks progress, following recent US airstrikes on Iranian defense systems. The strikes were characterized by the US as limited but had triggered threats from Iran to retaliate forcefully if further attacked. Abbas Araghchi, an adviser to Iran’s commander, warned that Tehran would “rain down hell” if hostilities continued, emphasizing Iran's readiness for war after eight months of conflict. Trump also acknowledged that ongoing tensions with Iran contributed to the Republican Party's loss in recent midterm elections.

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