# Trump signals further US strikes on Iran are improbable, but keeps forces ready

- URL: https://talkfuse.com/story/trump-says-more-us-attacks-on-iran-highly-unlikely/
- Published: 2026-11-10T07:08:35+00:00
- Updated: 2026-11-10T13:19:26+00:00
- Original publisher: BBC World (publisher lean: Centre)
- Original article: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5yny4nl2d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss
- Topics: Americas, Government, Middle East, Politics, World

## Key points

- Trump says further US strikes on Iran are highly unlikely.
- US forces remain ready if circumstances change.
- Qatar is pursuing peace talks as oil prices fall.

## Summary

Donald Trump has said renewed US attacks on Iran are “highly unlikely”, while warning that US forces remain ready if circumstances change. He described Iran’s military as “effectively over” and pointed to progress in negotiations, but did not declare the war over, citing the need to protect Gulf allies.

Trump spoke after meeting Qatar’s prime minister, a mediator in efforts to end the conflict, who also described discussions as positive. The war began with joint US-Israeli strikes in February, and Iranian attacks have hit Gulf states including Saudi Arabia, Qatar and the United Arab Emirates. Brent crude fell by more than 1% to $91.50 a barrel after Trump’s remarks; meanwhile, Republican Thomas Massie is seeking a House vote to impeach Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, though the effort is unlikely to succeed while Republicans control Congress.

## Coverage

- [BBC World: Trump signals further US strikes on Iran are improbable, but keeps forces ready](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq5yny4nl2d3o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss)
- [Middle East Eye: Trump says hits on Iran could be 'five times bigger' than previous US attacks](https://www.middleeasteye.net/live-blog/live-blog-update/trump-says-hits-iran-could-be-five-times-bigger-previous-us-attacks)

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