Trump Says More Iran Strikes Possible After Midterm Elections
9 hours ago
President Donald Trump is leaving open the possibility of additional U.S. military strikes against Iran following next week's midterm elections, saying his administration remains in a strong position as tensions with Tehran continue.
Asked whether further strikes could take place after the November 3 elections, Trump responded that "anything's possible."
The president also suggested that Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with the United States but has been delaying negotiations.
"I think with Iran, we're in a very good position," Trump said. "It's a question: when do I want to end it? Simply a question: when do I want to end it?"
Trump claimed Iranian officials want to negotiate but have continued to prolong the process.
"And they want to make a deal… but they've wanted to make a deal, but they like tapping it along," he said.
The president suggested Tehran could be waiting until after the U.S. midterm elections before making a decision about negotiations.
"Maybe they're waiting for the election or something, that's not going to help them. The election is not going to help them," Trump said.
Trump also defended the effectiveness of U.S. military operations against Iran, claiming the country's military capabilities and financial resources have been severely weakened.
"We've decimated their military. We've decimated their finances. They have no money," he said.
The president further claimed Iran is experiencing inflation of 301%, describing it as the highest rate in the world. That figure was not independently verified.
Trump did not provide a timetable for ending the conflict or specify what circumstances might lead to additional American strikes.
His remarks come as the administration continues to weigh its military and diplomatic options toward Tehran, with the midterm elections less than a week away.
The president maintained that the United States holds a strong negotiating position regardless of what happens next.
"But we'll see what happens. We're in good position regardless," Trump said.
The comments leave open questions about whether the administration will pursue further military action or renewed negotiations with Iranian officials after Election Day.
Asked whether further strikes could take place after the November 3 elections, Trump responded that "anything's possible."
The president also suggested that Iran is interested in reaching an agreement with the United States but has been delaying negotiations.
"I think with Iran, we're in a very good position," Trump said. "It's a question: when do I want to end it? Simply a question: when do I want to end it?"
Trump claimed Iranian officials want to negotiate but have continued to prolong the process.
"And they want to make a deal… but they've wanted to make a deal, but they like tapping it along," he said.
The president suggested Tehran could be waiting until after the U.S. midterm elections before making a decision about negotiations.
"Maybe they're waiting for the election or something, that's not going to help them. The election is not going to help them," Trump said.
Trump also defended the effectiveness of U.S. military operations against Iran, claiming the country's military capabilities and financial resources have been severely weakened.
"We've decimated their military. We've decimated their finances. They have no money," he said.
The president further claimed Iran is experiencing inflation of 301%, describing it as the highest rate in the world. That figure was not independently verified.
Trump did not provide a timetable for ending the conflict or specify what circumstances might lead to additional American strikes.
His remarks come as the administration continues to weigh its military and diplomatic options toward Tehran, with the midterm elections less than a week away.
The president maintained that the United States holds a strong negotiating position regardless of what happens next.
"But we'll see what happens. We're in good position regardless," Trump said.
The comments leave open questions about whether the administration will pursue further military action or renewed negotiations with Iranian officials after Election Day.
