Trump says renewed conflict with Iran unlikely, contingent on negotiations

He added that he could order renewed military action if circumstances change, claiming, “But we really hit them hard. I hit them so hard. You don’t even imagine how much I hit them.”

These remarks contrast with comments from Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi, who earlier stated that diplomatic talks between the two countries are stalled due to the “shock” caused by Donald Trump’s party’s losses in the midterm elections.

“For a few days now, there have been no movements [from mediators], and the reason for that is the shock that the results of the U.S. elections have caused everyone,” Araghchi stated on state television. “It will take some time before the atmosphere is favorable for the resumption of mediator movements. We must be patient.”

Diplomatic efforts to resolve the conflict, which began in late February following U.S.-Israeli strikes on Iran, had intensified before the midterm elections. Following his party’s defeat, Trump acknowledged that the conflict, and its impact on oil prices, significantly contributed to the losses.