Trump Downplays War Likelihood
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US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that renewed strikes on Iran are “highly unlikely” if negotiations progress over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
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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 president told CNN in an interview on Sunday that renewed fighting was “highly unlikely,” but warned that his decision “depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement.”
- Mr. Trump is expected to meet with the prime minister of Qatar, whose country has mediated indirect talks between the U.S. and Iran aimed at reaching a deal.
Trump previously acknowledged that the highly unpopular war with Iran was at least partially responsible for the stinging defeat that his Republican Party suffered in the Nov 3 vote.
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US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there are no imminent breakthroughs in talks to end the conflict with Iran, citing Tehran’s demands as unacceptable. This stance contrasts with President Trump's earlier comments to CNN on November 8, where he indicated it was "highly unlikely" further military action would be necessary if negotiations made substantial progress. Rubio emphasized during a press briefing…
Rubio sees no Iran breakthrough as Trump downplays new strikes →2 articles from The Straits Times on this storyIran has rejected further US military strikes after overnight bombings hit Qeshm Island, maintaining its seven demands to end hostilities despite Washington's denial and characterization of the attacks as defensive measures. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed some Iranian requests, prompting Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to assert that Tehran’s proposals remain logical and…
Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressure →2 articles from Al Jazeera on this storyU.S. President Donald Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely," despite recent threats and media speculation. The statement came ahead of a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, scheduled for Monday. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that peace talks have paused due to political…
Trump says Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resume →2 articles from Toronto Sun on this storyUS President Donald Trump declared victory over Iran, stating that renewed military strikes are unlikely unless Tehran fails to reach a deal. Meanwhile, US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran reported no progress in talks, demanding an end to sanctions before negotiations proceed. Senator Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment by reporting no significant advances in diplomatic efforts.
Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talks →2 articles from Euronews on this storyPresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that new military strikes against Iran are unlikely if current negotiations yield a strong agreement, according to a CNN interview. He added that while U.S. forces remain ready to act, they prefer diplomatic solutions over further conflict in the volatile Strait of Hormuz region. A White House spokesperson also emphasized that the United States holds significant leverage due…
Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely if negotiations make progress →2 articles from Just the News on this storyPresident Trump stated on Sunday that there is no reason to escalate the war with Iran and he does not intend to do so. However, in a CBS interview aired on 60 Minutes, Trump defended his decision to initiate the conflict as historically beneficial despite current economic consequences. The president also announced the activation of Task Force Iron Gate aimed at extending the naval blockade to overland routes…
Trump says there is "no reason" to escalate war with Iran →2 articles from CBS News on this storyShow 4 more outlets
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Iran for making unrealistic demands during diplomatic talks aimed at resolving the conflict between the two nations. Speaking in Florida, Rubio stated that despite ongoing mediation by several countries, no significant progress has been made due to what he called "outrageous and ridiculous" Iranian proposals. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned…
'Outrageous, ridiculous demands': US slams Iran as Tehran warns to 'rain down hell' →US President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely," though he emphasized it depends on whether Iran agrees to a "very strong" deal. The statement came before a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister at the White House, following recent threats and media speculation about potential resumption of hostilities post-elections. Trump also noted that the economic pressure on Iran…
Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume but decision depends on whether Tehran signs 'very strong' deal: Trump →President Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he considers full-scale military action against Iran "highly unlikely," citing economic sanctions already imposed on Iran. During an interview with CNN, Trump mentioned potential U.S. targets such as 38 bridges in Iran that could be swiftly destroyed. However, he emphasized the increasing diplomatic efforts between the two countries and suggested that Republican losses in…
Trump says return to full-scale war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ as peace talks pick up →On Sunday, November 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely" as long as ongoing talks continue to progress towards a strong agreement. Previously threatening potential strikes post-elections, Trump now emphasizes economic pressure on Iran and suggests the country's leaders will be forced into accepting terms due to its financial struggles…
Trump says resumption of war with Iran 'highly unlikely' →Analysis
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In the CNN interview on Nov 8, Trump once again suggested that the economic pressure Iran is under will force its leaders into accepting a peace deal on the United States’ terms.
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“For the past few days, there has been no more travel (by mediators), and the reason for this is the shock that the election results in the United States have caused to everyone,” Araghchi told state television.
WASHINGTON – US Secretary of State Marco Rubio played down chances of a breakthrough in talks on ending the conflict with Iran, saying Tehran’s demands to date are unacceptable and in some cases “outrageous and ridiculous.”
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'Outrageous, ridiculous demands': US slams Iran as Tehran warns to 'rain down hell'
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- 8 Nov
US President Donald Trump said on Sunday that renewed strikes on Iran are “highly unlikely” if negotiations progress over Tehran’s nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
- 9 Nov
President Trump is scheduled to meet with Qatari Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House on Monday.
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9 Nov Trump says resumption of war with Iran 'highly unlikely'On Sunday, November 8, 2026, U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely" as long as ongoing talks continue to progress towards a strong agreement. Previously threatening potential strikes post-elections, Trump now emphasizes economic pressure on Iran and suggests the country's leaders will be forced into accepting terms due to its financial struggles…The Hindu
9 Nov Trump says return to full-scale war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ as peace talks pick upPresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that he considers full-scale military action against Iran "highly unlikely," citing economic sanctions already imposed on Iran. During an interview with CNN, Trump mentioned potential U.S. targets such as 38 bridges in Iran that could be swiftly destroyed. However, he emphasized the increasing diplomatic efforts between the two countries and suggested that Republican losses in…Washington Examiner
9 Nov Rubio throws cold water on Iran talks, Trump says there's no reason to escalate war
CBS News
9 Nov Iran stands by demands to end the war as US ramps up military pressureIran has rejected further US military strikes after overnight bombings hit Qeshm Island, maintaining its seven demands to end hostilities despite Washington's denial and characterization of the attacks as defensive measures. Secretary of State Marco Rubio dismissed some Iranian requests, prompting Esmail Baghaei, spokesman for Iran’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, to assert that Tehran’s proposals remain logical and…Al Jazeera- 9 Nov Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely if negotiations make progressPresident Donald Trump stated on Sunday that new military strikes against Iran are unlikely if current negotiations yield a strong agreement, according to a CNN interview. He added that while U.S. forces remain ready to act, they prefer diplomatic solutions over further conflict in the volatile Strait of Hormuz region. A White House spokesperson also emphasized that the United States holds significant leverage due…Just the News
9 Nov Trump says Iran war ‘highly unlikely’ to resumeU.S. President Donald Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely," despite recent threats and media speculation. The statement came ahead of a meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani at the White House, scheduled for Monday. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi suggested that peace talks have paused due to political…Toronto Sun
9 Nov Trump says US has ‘won’ Iran war as Rubio reports no progress in talksUS President Donald Trump declared victory over Iran, stating that renewed military strikes are unlikely unless Tehran fails to reach a deal. Meanwhile, US forces struck Qeshm Island in the Strait of Hormuz, and Iran reported no progress in talks, demanding an end to sanctions before negotiations proceed. Senator Marco Rubio echoed this sentiment by reporting no significant advances in diplomatic efforts.Euronews
9 Nov Iran war 'highly unlikely' to resume but decision depends on whether Tehran signs 'very strong' deal: TrumpUS President Donald Trump told CNN that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely," though he emphasized it depends on whether Iran agrees to a "very strong" deal. The statement came before a meeting with Qatar’s prime minister at the White House, following recent threats and media speculation about potential resumption of hostilities post-elections. Trump also noted that the economic pressure on Iran…Dawn
9 Nov Trump says there is "no reason" to escalate war with IranPresident Trump stated on Sunday that there is no reason to escalate the war with Iran and he does not intend to do so. However, in a CBS interview aired on 60 Minutes, Trump defended his decision to initiate the conflict as historically beneficial despite current economic consequences. The president also announced the activation of Task Force Iron Gate aimed at extending the naval blockade to overland routes…CBS News
9 Nov 'Outrageous, ridiculous demands': US slams Iran as Tehran warns to 'rain down hell'US Secretary of State Marco Rubio criticized Iran for making unrealistic demands during diplomatic talks aimed at resolving the conflict between the two nations. Speaking in Florida, Rubio stated that despite ongoing mediation by several countries, no significant progress has been made due to what he called "outrageous and ridiculous" Iranian proposals. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Seyed Abbas Araghchi warned…Times of India
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9 Nov Rubio sees no Iran breakthrough as Trump downplays new strikesUS Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that there are no imminent breakthroughs in talks to end the conflict with Iran, citing Tehran’s demands as unacceptable. This stance contrasts with President Trump's earlier comments to CNN on November 8, where he indicated it was "highly unlikely" further military action would be necessary if negotiations made substantial progress. Rubio emphasized during a press briefing…The Straits Times- 9 Nov Trump says new Iran strikes unlikely if negotiations make progressPresident Donald Trump stated that new military strikes against Iran are unlikely if negotiations lead to a strong agreement. Speaking on Sunday in an interview with CNN, he indicated that while the U.S. prefers avoiding further conflict, it remains prepared to act if necessary. A White House spokesperson also told Fox News that the United States holds significant leverage over Iran due to control of the Strait of…Just the News
8 Nov US launches new targeted strikes on Iran as Trump claims progress in talks with TehranThe US military conducted limited airstrikes on Iranian air defense systems on Qeshm Island, southern Iran, amid ongoing diplomatic negotiations led by Qatar aimed at preventing an escalation into full-scale war. President Trump characterized these strikes as minor and emphasized progress in talks with Iran, despite conflicting reports suggesting Iran remains hesitant to negotiate until certain demands are met. The…Euronews
8 Nov Trump says resumption of war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’U.S. President Donald Trump told CNN on Sunday that renewed military action against Iran is "highly unlikely" if ongoing negotiations progress successfully. Previously threatening potential strikes after midterm elections, Trump now cites economic pressure as a means to force Iran into agreeing to U.S. terms for peace. Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that talks have been paused due to the election…Toronto Sun
8 Nov Iran threatens to ‘rain down hell’ if US escalates warIran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi warned that Iran would retaliate violently if the United States resumes attacks, issuing an ultimatum during escalating tensions between the two countries. This comes after state media reported that an oil tanker hit a naval mine east of the Strait of Hormuz and as US President Donald Trump stated renewed strikes are “highly unlikely” pending progress on nuclear talks. Both…Al Jazeera
8 Nov Trump says resumption of war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’On November 8, US President Donald Trump told CNN that a resumption of military conflict with Iran is "highly unlikely" as long as talks progress towards a strong agreement. Despite previous threats and claims about the effectiveness of American strikes against Iran, Trump emphasized economic pressure on Iran would lead to a favorable peace deal for the United States. Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas…The Straits Times
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