The U.S. president told CNN that further military action against Iran is improbable as long as diplomatic talks show progress, rejecting the premise of a third offensive to finalize a nuclear surrender. This signal of de-escalation comes as Tehran removed its self-imposed 2,000km missile range limit for the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, a move that expands Iran’s strike capabilities to 114 countries, including much of Europe.
Trump’s stance contrasts with pleas from hawkish advisers who argue that forcing a total surrender of Iran’s atomic program is essential to his political legacy. While reports from visiting Americans suggest Israeli Air Force colonels had expected to resume strikes within weeks, those officers allegedly viewed the U.S. midterm elections as a decisive factor that may now force Israel to hold its fire.
