Trump says further US strikes on Iran appear unlikely
In a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump said the military campaign against Iran has largely wound down.
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What happened
In a 60 Minutes interview, President Trump said the conflict with Iran is effectively over militarily. He said the US is keeping the current situation in place but would act again if the situation in the Middle East changed. Commentary on the interview says he signaled diplomacy over escalation.
Why it matters
The remarks point away from new military action against Iran and toward diplomacy.
Timeline
- Nov 9, 4:25 AM ET: In a 60 Minutes interview, Trump signaled diplomacy over escalation with Iran.
- Nov 9, 9:38 PM ET: Trump said the Iran war is effectively over militarily, further strikes are unlikely, and the US remains ready to act if the situation changes.
Coverage
- Trump says Iran war is 'effectively over' militarily with further strikes unlikely (BBC)
- Is Trump backing away from fresh Iran strikes? 10 big revelations from his 60 Minutes interview (Gulf News)
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