Washington, November 2026 : US President Donald Trump has said further American military strikes on Iran are “highly unlikely” if ongoing negotiations make progress, although he has not ruled out additional military action if Tehran fails to agree to Washington's demands.
In a telephone interview with CNN on Sunday, Trump claimed that the United States had already inflicted significant damage on Iran's military capabilities and that another round of strikes would probably not be necessary. However, he indicated that the possibility of further action would depend on whether Iran agreed to a strong deal addressing its nuclear programme and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz.
“It depends on whether or not they sign a very strong agreement,” Trump said.
The US President also claimed that Washington had identified several potential infrastructure targets in Iran, including power plants and bridges. He asserted that American forces could destroy 38 bridges within an hour, while reiterating that such action was unlikely to be required.
“Most likely it will not be necessary. They want to make a deal so badly,” Trump said.
Earlier, Trump confirmed that Washington was in communication with Tehran, suggesting that diplomatic engagement was continuing despite the military confrontation and economic pressure on Iran.
“We're talking to Iran. We have been,” he told reporters before leaving the White House.
Portraying the military situation as favourable to the United States, Trump claimed that Washington had achieved its objectives and said the Strait of Hormuz was opening.
“We've beaten Iran. We are doing very well with Iran,” he said.
His remarks combined assertions of military success with an indication that the administration remained open to a negotiated settlement. However, he did not provide details about the status of the discussions or the terms being considered.
The comments came as the US Treasury Department announced sanctions against eight Canada-based money services businesses accused of helping Iran move funds through cryptocurrency networks.
The sanctions were imposed under an initiative called Operation Economic Outcast. According to the Treasury Department, the companies exchanged Iranian rials and other currencies for digital assets to facilitate international financial transactions involving Tehran.
US authorities alleged that several of the businesses had conducted transactions with sanctioned Iranian cryptocurrency exchanges or digital wallet addresses linked to the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps (IRGC).
The latest developments highlight Washington's continued reliance on economic restrictions alongside military pressure as it seeks concessions from Tehran.
More than eight months after the United States and Israel launched military strikes against Iran, the conflict remains unresolved. Washington and Tehran continue to face a diplomatic stalemate, with little significant progress towards a settlement.
Trump's latest comments have raised the possibility of renewed negotiations, but his warning about potential infrastructure targets underlines that military action remains an option if diplomatic efforts fail.
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