Trump says return to full-scale war with Iran ‘highly unlikely’ as peace talks pick up

President Donald Trump said he considers a return to full-scale strikes on Iran “highly unlikely”, as diplomatic talks between the two countries pick up. He argued that US actions have already crippled Iran economically, suggesting further military action may not be needed.

Trump said officials had identified possible infrastructure targets if strikes resume, including 38 bridges that he said could be destroyed within an hour. The article also links the war to Republicans’ sweeping losses in last week’s midterm elections, which the Trump administration has blamed in part on the conflict.