CNN reported on Sunday, November 8, that US President Donald Trump announced in a phone call that it is "highly unlikely" that he will launch military strikes again if talks on the Islamic Republic's nuclear program and the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz move forward.
"It depends on whether they sign a very strong agreement or not," Trump said in the 20-minute interview. It is highly unlikely that such action will be necessary. "If I have to, I will, but we hurt them a lot."
He also said that the Islamic Republic is weakening economically and added: "We hit them militarily. We can finish their work."
In another part of this conversation, Trump announced the readiness of American forces for possible attacks and said: "We are ready for it. I have three aircraft carriers here. Another ship has just arrived. They are fully prepared and armed."
The US president also announced that the country has identified infrastructure targets in Iran, including power plants and bridges, for possible attacks.