Trump weighs Iran diplomacy alongside possible post-midterm strikes
Politics · First reported 29 Oct, 08:53 · Updated 11:30
The Trump administration is negotiating over a temporary peace deal with Iran, while President Donald Trump is also considering renewed military strikes if diplomacy fails. An administration official said operations could resume shortly after the midterms with Trump’s approval, though many in the administration are skeptical.
- The administration is involved in negotiations focused on a temporary peace deal with Iran, but roadblocks remain.
- Trump acknowledged that Vice President JD Vance wrote to Iran to restart peace talks, but described the effort as related to humanitarian needs.
- An administration official said the US could resume combat operations shortly after the midterms if diplomacy fails; the official also said many in the administration are skeptical of renewed military action.
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- Diplomacy
- Negotiations are centered on a temporary peace deal, with roadblocks remaining.
- Vance’s outreach
- Trump acknowledged that Vance wrote to Iran to restart peace talks.
- Possible military action
- An administration official said combat operations could resume shortly after the midterms if diplomacy fails.
- Administration views
- The official said many in the administration are skeptical about resuming operations.
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