US President Trump is reportedly seriously considering resuming military strikes against Iran shortly after the US midterms if diplomacy fails, while the US remains engaged in negotiations over a temporary peace deal, Semafor reports
ORIGINAL · NewsquawkUS President Trump is reportedly seriously considering resuming military strikes against Iran shortly after the US midterms if diplomacy fails, while the US remains engaged in negotiations over a temporary peace deal, Semafor reportsRead originalHide original
Trump downplayed VP Vance's efforts (to restart peace talks with Iran) and suggested it was about humanitarian needs. Many inside the administration are sceptical about resuming military operations against Iran. Trump “is the one most open” to a ramp-up, the official said, but even he still has reservations. If diplomacy fails, the US is ready to resume combat operations shortly after the midterms, an admin official said, adding: “All they’ll need is a go order from the president.”
A US official described possible post-midterm combat operations if diplomacy fails, while the report also records administration scepticism, Trump’s reservations, and uncertain mediated talks.
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Trump downplayed VP Vance's efforts (to restart peace talks with Iran) and suggested it was about humanitarian needs. Many inside the administration are sceptical about resuming military operations against Iran. Trump “is the one most open” to a ramp-up, the official said, but even he still has reservations. If diplomacy fails, the US is ready to resume combat operations shortly after the midterms, an admin official said, adding: “All they’ll need is a go order from the president.”
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