# Trump may not attack Iran as long as it doesn’t provoke US, report says

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-may-not-attack-iran-as-long-as-it-doesnt-provoke-us-report-says/
- Published: 2026-11-15T03:04:00+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-15T03:19:57+00:00
- Original publisher: Middle East Eye (publisher lean: Left)
- Original article: https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/report-trump-may-not-attack-iran-long-it-doesnt-provoke-us
- Topics: Americas, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump may pause attacks if Iran does not provoke the US.
- Saudi Arabia and Turkey have urged restraint.
- US forces remain ready to escalate.

## Summary

Donald Trump has told senior advisers he may hold off on further attacks on Iran if Tehran or the Iran-backed Houthis do not provoke the United States, according to people familiar with the discussions. His position remains uncertain: he has alternated between threatening more strikes and suggesting the conflict could wind down, while regional allies have urged restraint.

Trump has sought the views of Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan, both of whom advised against renewed attacks; he made no commitment. The US military remains prepared to escalate, with a third aircraft carrier due to move into the region, while officials say Trump could consider strikes on Iranian nuclear facilities already hit by the US. Israeli officials are also pressing for another campaign.

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