President Donald Trump has given a one-word answer to a reporter's question about considering renewing strikes against Iran after the midterms: 'No'. This statement was made as he left the Lincoln Reflecting Pool following his final campaign speech before the midterm election polls open.
What happened
Trump also hinted on social media that the United States could reach a settlement with Iran as talks continue in Qatar, stating that 'Iran wants a settlement, as soon as possible. It could happen!'. The president confirmed that he had a 'very good talk' with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to discuss the Iran conflict.
The US and Iran have been engaged in indirect diplomatic discussions in Qatar, with the suggestion of a diplomatic resolution signaling possible progress for an agreement among the countries. Vice President JD Vance also suggested that there was reason to believe that the United States and Iran could still come to an agreement, stating that 'we've had a number of good conversations with the Iranians'.
Iran's Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi stated that meetings in Qatar and Pakistan were ongoing, and that Iran had presented its conditions and proposals. The Iranian Foreign Ministry spokesperson urged Arab states to stop enabling attacks on Iran from their territories. US Secretary of State Marco Rubio stated that Trump would prefer to solve the conflict in Iran diplomatically, but that the US would not allow Iran to acquire nuclear weapons.
