US President Donald Trump says renewed fighting with Iran is highly unlikely. However, he warns that further military action remains possible if Tehran rejects a strong agreement. Trump made the remarks in a CNN interview on Sunday. He spoke ahead of Monday’s White House meeting with Qatar’s Prime Minister, Sheikh Mohammed bin Abdulrahman Al Thani. Trump also said US military strikes had dealt Iran severe blows. He believes economic pressure will force Tehran to accept Washington’s terms.
Meanwhile, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi says peace talks have stalled following the Republican Party’s losses in the US midterm elections. He accused Israel of dragging Washington into prolonged wars. He also said most Americans oppose the conflict. Although major fighting has subsided, tensions persist over Iran’s blockade of the Strait of Hormuz. The US naval counterblockade of Iranian ports has also heightened tensions. Qatar and Pakistan continue efforts to secure a lasting ceasefire.
